A Study of Classroom Management Macro and Micro Functions of Code- Switching as Perceived by the Teachers and Students in Undergraduate Classes

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of teachers and students regarding the macro and micro functions of code-switching in undergraduate classes at the university level. It explored the functions of code-switching among students and teachers for classroom management at the undergraduate level. It was conducted utilizing the quantitative method. The study population consisted of undergraduate students from both public and private universities in Lahore. Cluster sampling technique was used to collect data from 2 public and 2 private sector universities. Five Likert questionnaires were designed to collect data from 68 teachers and 435 students. The data was analyzed using SPSS. The research findings showed that students had a more positive opinion regarding the role of code-switching in facilitating classroom management as compared to the teachers. Both the students and teachers agreed that code-switching facilitated better classroom communication.