Analysis of Educational Interaction Types for Literacy Education

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to categorize the types of educational interactions in literacy education. In this study, the educational interaction types required in literacy education were derived by examining the essence and principles of education such as endogenous theory of education and constructivism learning theory. And the content of educational interaction was specified by considering intrinsic motivation theory and educational language. And 13 domestic and foreign studies and literature dealing with the language function of teachers used in Korean language classes were reviewed. As a result, the educational interaction required for literacy education is divided into three types: (1) to arouse the enthusiasm of the learner, (2) to induce and lead educational experience of learner, and (3) to give feedback on results and follow-up educational treatment. And by analyzing 139 educational language mentioned in those studies, sub-contents according to each type were categorized and specified. This study is significant in that it provided a framework for educational interaction that literacy educators should train. A follow-up study is needed to refine the educational interaction in detail by various situations of literacy education.