Student-to-Student Communication in a Dual Immersion Classroom

This study focused on factors that influence student-to-student oral communication in a dual immersion classroom. Drawing from observations, a survey, and video recordings, the findings reveal that the learning time of day shapes oral language production and that student-to-student oral communication is increased through peer support. Implications focus on the structure of learning blocks to facilitate student-to-student oral communication in the target language, as well as ways to encourage students to communicate within the classroom.