Speech Register of Female Teachers in Primary Education: A Quantitative Analysis During Teaching of the Slovak Language in Slovakia
Speech Register of Female Teachers in Primary Education: A Quantitative Analysis During Teaching of the Slovak Language in Slovakia
Author(s): Mária Belešová, Lenka Szentesiová, Petra PalkovičováSubject(s): Education, Pragmatics, Theory of Communication, School education, Pedagogy
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Communicative acts; Speech register; Structured observation; Primary education teachers;
Summary/Abstract: This study examined the frequency and variation of speech registers used by Slovak primary teachers across grades 1–4. Based on 32 observed lessons, teachers most often used calls, instructions, information requests, and encouragement. Praise and warnings were least frequent. Communicative acts were categorized by contact functions. The findings highlight authentic teacher–student interaction and differences in register use across grade levels.
Journal: Pedagogika
- Issue Year: 159/2025
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 150-170
- Page Count: 21
- Language: English
