Pedagogical, Interpersonal and Instructional Functions of Code-switching to Support Online Classroom Learning

This study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic when a shift from traditional classrooms to online classroom learning happened. Faced with challenges, teachers practiced various strategies support their classes. In EFL contexts, way manage these challenges can be investigated through code-switching. The present qualitative investigates an Indonesian teacher’s perception and use of code-switching in promoting pedagogical, interpersonal, instructional functions teaching settings. gained data semi-structured interview gauge by observing several English recordings. findings were analyzed using Ferguson’s (2003) Gumperz’s (1982) theories, supported stimulated recall interviews. found that teacher has positive supportive for learning. realization, analysis results showed her promoted including pedagogical (e.g., reiteration, message qualification, etc.), interpersonal establish rapport, negotiate identities), task instruction, disciplining, etc.). provided insights on practice settings encourage efficiently