Teaching/Learning Grammar

Main Problems in T/L GrammarSelection of grammarMethodological arrangement of

selected grammarApproaches to T/L grammar Types of exercises

Issues about how to teach Grammar

Should grammar be presented inductively or deductively?

Should we use grammatical explanations and technical terminology in a CLT classroom?

Should grammar be taught in separate "grammar only" classes?

Should teachers correct grammatical errors?

Principles of Selection of School Grammar

Principle of frequency and function load

Principle of polysemy

Methodological arrangement of selected grammar

To find out difficulties (in form, meaning and usage) and design approaches and strategies and types of exercises to overcome them.

Division of the selected grammar items into school forms.

Division of the selected grammar items into receptive and productive minima.

Approaches to Teaching/Learning GrammarCommunicative approach Situational approach Structural approach Conscious approach Differentiated approach to T/L

receptive and productive grammar

Strategies for T/L Grammar

Presentation or explanation Consolidation or retention Usage in communication

Stages for assimilation the grammar mechanisms

presentation of the grammar item recognition of the item drilling/training usage in speech activities

Useful Grammar Techniques

using charts using objects using maps and simple

drawings using dialogues using written texts