Towards a pedagogy of grammar instruction

Jack C. Richards; Randi Reppen

doi:10.1177/0033688214522622

Towards a pedagogy of grammar instruction

Jack C. Richards, Randi Reppen

English

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Abstract

Grammar can be viewed both as knowledge and as ability. When viewed as knowledge, the focus is on rules for sentence formation. When viewed as ability, the focus is on how grammar is used as a resource in the creation of spoken and written texts. Twelve principles are proposed as the basis for a pedagogy that focusses on acquiring learning to use grammar in texts. Each principle is illustrated with examples from classroom practice.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	5-25
Number of pages	21
Journal	RELC Journal
Volume	45
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0033688214522622
State	Published - Apr 2014

Keywords

Grammar instruction
authentic materials
materials design
text-based teaching
writing instruction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Language and Linguistics
Education
Linguistics and Language

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