Table 4 Comments in favor of the maximal and optimal position.
From: Code choice in the Chinese as a foreign language classroom
Themes | Total |
|---|---|
1. The scope of ELF pedagogy | Â |
suitable for beginners with little to no prior knowledge (T4, 6, 10, 15, 17, 23) | 6 |
2. Three core functions of ELF pedagogy | Â |
helpful for explaining Chinese linguistic knowledge (T4, 5, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 23) | 8 |
helpful for managing classroom (T5, 6, 10, 12, 16, 17, 23) | 7 |
helpful for encouraging interaction among students (T6, 12, 16) | 3 |
3. Personal function of ELF pedagogy | Â |
to read and write English journal articles (T4, 15, 23) | 3 |
to teach abroad and improve social mobility (T4, 5, 12, 16, 23) | 5 |
Total | 32 |