DIRECTIVE LANGUAGE AND POLITENESS NORMS IN HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER–STUDENT EXCHANGES
Authors: Dewi Lestari Wulandari
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17413179
Published: July 2024
Abstract
<p><em>Background: Language politeness plays a crucial role in daily interactions, including those within educational context. This study examines the politeness of directive speech acts in communication between teachers and students at one high school in Jember Regency, Indonesia, focusing on the forms of speech acts, the level of politeness, the factors that influence them, and their impact on communication effectiveness. </em></p> <p><em>Materials and Methods: This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with observation, interview, listening and writing techniques. Data were obtained from direct observation inside and outside the classroom, interviews with four teachers and students, and analysis of conversation transcripts and supporting literature. Results: The study indicate that teachers apply a variety of directive speech acts strategically. Direct commands are used for academic instruction and discipline enforcement, while indirect commands are used more to motivate students and maintain politeness. Politeness strategies are realized through personal greetings, choosing polite diction, and adjusting intonation according to the classroom context. The level of politeness in communication is influenced by various factors, including the teacher's educational background, language habits, classroom dynamics, emotional closeness, individual characteristics of teachers and students, emotional conditions during interactions, and cultural and linguistic influences. </em></p> <p><em>Conclusion: The findings of this study underline the importance of implementing politeness in directive speech acts to create effective and harmonious communication in the school environment. The use of adaptive communication strategies not only increases the effectiveness of learning but also strengthens the educational relationship between teachers and students. The implications of this study can be a reference for educators in optimizing classroom interactions by considering the principles of language politeness. </em></p>
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