Abstract
Knowledge of politeness and polite expressions in English language use is vital for every school going child to thrive and succeed in society as well as contribute to its well-being. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in society, and politeness and polite expressions are a vital aspect of English language use. This qualitative study, conducted at Makerere University's School of Education, in the department of Humanities and Language Education, explores how English language teacher trainers (ELTT) nurture politeness and polite expressions in preservice English language teachers (PELT). Four ELTT and Twenty PELT were purposively selected to participate in the study. Interview guide, focus group discussions guide and document analysis guide were used to collect data. The research revealed that while politeness and polite expressions are not explicitly addressed in the English language teaching curriculum, ELTT spontaneously nurture politeness through lecturer-learner interactions. The study recommends integrating politeness and polite expressions into the curriculum, managing PELT admissions, and implementing a marking policy that prioritizes attendance, participation, and research to promote a more holistic learning approach. Thus, this research study addresses the importance of politeness in English language teaching and its impact on interpersonal communication.
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Nicholas Isaac Mukwana, Makerere University, Uganda
Ssebbunga Masembe Connie, Makerere University, Uganda
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Conference: ECE2024
Stream: Teaching Experiences
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Mukwana N., & Connie S. (2024) Nurturing Politeness and Polite Expressions in English Language Teaching: A Study of Teacher Trainers and Preservice Teachers ISSN: 2188-1162 The European Conference on Education 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 467-479) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2024.38
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2024.38
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