CHAPTER 1 1.0 Introduction - DSpace@UM - University of Malaya

with their employer, administrators in the tution centre, parents of students and also
colleagues in formal or informal situation.
Bilingual educator R and L often use the English language to communicate with their
employer in school. Both the educators seldom use the English language to
communicate with each other. Both the educators use the Malay language to
communicate with the Malay parents in the tuition centre because the parents can
communicate better in the Malay language.
4.1.4 Reasons for Code-Switching by the Subjects
From the questionnaires the researcher identified a few reasons as to why the
educators code-switch during teaching. The educators used innovative methods to
teach the science subjects so as to make the students feel more comfortable and
secure. During code-switching monotonous teaching suddenly becomes interesting;
the change in the language attracts the attention of the students. The class is
revitalized, charged and the educators become more motivated and they continue the
lesson.
The reasons for code-switching given by the educators include;
(i) to emphasise and to explain scientific terminology, (ii) to confirm that the students
have understood the subject matter, (iii) to encourage students to participate in the
lessons, (iv) to establish relationship, humour and to have a conducive environment
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