Analyzing multimodal nom strategies in online EFL classes: a case study on teacher and children interaction
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2025-11
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Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
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“Negotiation of Meaning (NoM) strategies are crucial in teacher-student interactions as they involve conversational modifications that aid in clarifying and understanding meaning. These strategies have become even more significant in the context of online teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), particularly for children. This contextual shift requires different modes of analyzing interaction beyond verbal approaches. Multimodality seems an appropriate framework to support meaning comprehension through gestures, visuals, and other non-verbal cues. This research aims to explore teachers and children’s interaction in online EFL classes through NoM strategies and multimodality —such as facial expressions, hand movements, images, and on screen annotations— is used to enhance meaning-making processes and facilitate understanding. The findings identify combinations of NoM strategies and multimodal communication that could inform the design of more inclusive, engaging, and efficient online EFL teaching methodologies for children. Ultimately, this research emphasizes the need to embrace innovative practices that foster better interaction and understanding, ensuring that children can thrive in virtual learning environments”.
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