A Contrastive Study of Two Approaches to Teach Grammar

There are many kinds of methods of teaching grammar, no matter what they are, these approaches can generally be classified into two approaches--deductive and inductive. What an appropriate grammar teaching approach is by examining the inductive and deductive approaches to grammar teaching and learning. It starts with the definitions of inductive and deductive approaches to grammar teaching, followed by a contrastive study of these two approaches in terms of both the bases and the application. Finally, it explores the inductive approach and outlines the benefits of this approach and suggests an alternative view of grammar teaching.     

Input-Based Approaches to Teaching Grammar： A Review of Classroom-oriented Research

2．Input-processing studies The input-processing studies examined here involve experimental comparisons of input-based and production- based instruction．Whereas traditional grammar teaching attempts to manipulate learner production,‘processing instruction’emplys‘interpretation tasks’(Ellis 1995)that invite learners to engage in intentional learning by consciously noticing how a target grammatical feature is used in input specially contrived to contain numerous exemplars of the structure.     

Input-Based Approaches to Teaching Grammar： A Review of Classroom-oriented Research

INTRODUCTION There is now a substantial body of research that has investigated the role of form-focused instruction in assisting learners to learn the grammar of a second language (L2). Recent comprehensive surveys of this research have been provided by N. Ellis (1995), R. Ellis (1990; 1994; 1997), Larsen-Freeman and Long (1991), Long (1988), Spada (1997),     

Grammar and Its Teaching: Challenging the Myths

Grammar is often misunderstood in the language teaching field. The misconception lies in the view that grammar is a collection of arbitrary rules about static structures in the language. Further questionable claims are that the structures do not have to be taught, learners will acquire them on their own,     

Grammar and Its Teaching： Challenging the Myths

Grammar is often misunderstood in the language teaching field.The misconception lies in the view that grammar is a collection of arbitrary rules about static structures in the lan- guage.Further questionable claims are that the structures do not have to be taught,learners will acquire them on their own, or if the structures are taught,the lessons that ensue will be boring.Consequently,communicative and proficiency-based     

Bits of Experience in the Oral Practice of Teaching Grammar

English learners may have such experience that most of them can‘t be able to speak English apropriately and fluently even if they have gained a lot of grammar knowledge.The approach of teaching grammar discussed in this paper focuses on training students‘ communicative ability.And it is benefical to stimulating the activeness and interest of students and fostering the ability to solve the problems independently.     

Current Developments in Research on the Teaching of Grammar

With the rise of communicative methodology in the late 1970s, the role of grammar instruction in second language learning was downplayed, and it was even suggested that teaching grammar was not only unhelpful but might actually be detrimental. However, recent research has demonstrated the need for formal instruction for learners to attain high levels of accuracy. This has led to a resurgence of grammar teaching, and its role in second language acquisition has become the focus of much current investigation. In this     

Current Developments in Research on the Teaching of Grammar

There are a number of studies that have investigated the effects of textual enhancement on drawing the learner＇s attention to grammar, and the method has been described as the least explicit and the least intrusive method of focus on form （Doughty ＆ Varela, 1998）. It involves highlighting certain features of input that might go unnoticed under normal circumstances by typographically manipulating them through boldfacing, italicizing, underlining, or capitalizing. The assumption is that such manipulations enhance the perceptual saliency of the target structures, and this, hence, increases their chance of being notieed. A related technique is the provision of numerous instances of target linguistic forms in the input, called an inputflood （Trahey ＆ While, 1993）. Again, the assumption is that frequent exposure to target items enhances their saliency and hence results in noticing the forms （ Schmidt, 1990; Sharwood Smith, 1993）. Whereas studies by Doughty （1991） and Fotos （1994） reported positive results in terms of awareness of target structures and proficiency gains resulting from textually enhanced structures,     

Teaching plan for Module 4 Book 5 Carnival Grammar——Revision of the Passive Voice

<正>Teaching Goals:Knowledge Goals:1.Get a general idea of Orient carnival---Torch festival.2.Learn the usages of the Passive Voice in some certain cases.3.Learn to make use of The Passive Voice in different tenses and behind modal verbs.Ability Goals:1.Enable the student to understand the different forms of the Passive Voice used in different cases.     

Improving the Design of Children's Books Art and Design Applied to Books——Research in the UK

This article is mainly on the research of how to improve the design of children’s books.     

An Analysis of Language Teaching Approaches and Methods ——Effectiveness and Weakness

Language teaching approaches and methods have cast light on the language teaching theory and practice. There are still many controversies about their usefulness and appropriateness. This paper tries to analyze their effectiveness and weakness of several most influential teaching approaches and methods： Grammar-translation Method, Direct Method, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Teaching Method, in order to have a better understanding and application in the future teaching practice.     

Incorporating the Traditional Methods and Communicative Approaches in EFL Teaching Why and How

How to teach English well is a hot topic for Many EFL(English as a foreign language) teachers. Some teachers wonder what methods should be adopted in their English teaching so asto help their students learn English better. In English teaching history, many methods have been employed, such as Grammar-Translation method, Audio-Lingual Method and     

An Analysis of the Relationship between Implicit and Explicit Knowledge——the Grammar Study

The discussions about cognition psychology in the field of second language acquisition(SLA) exert great influence on language teaching practice and theoretical research.Interface positions on the role of explicit and implicit knowledge in SLA have led to further exploration by different researchers.This paper,on the basis of previous studies,makes a brief review of the relation ship between implicit and explicit knowledge,focusing on the analysis of interface position and its role in grammar teaching and learning.     

Pragmatics and the Teaching and Leaning of English

The purposeof the teaching and the learning of English is to develop communicative competence. Pragmatics is one of the most essential parts of the communicative competence .It concerns the appropriate use of language. This paper aims to show the significant role of pragmatics in the teaching and learning of English and further explores the importance of cultivating students' awareness to improve their pragmatic ability and communicative competence.     

Pragmatics and the Teaching and Leaning of English

Teh Purpose of the teaching and the learning of English is to develop communicative competence.Pragmatics is one of the most essential parts of the communicative competence .It concerns the appropriate use of language.This paper aims to show the significant role of pragmatics in the teaching and learning of English and further explores the importance of cultivating students‘awareness to improve their pragmatic ability and communicative competence。     

A Comparison Between the Audiolingual Approach and the Communicative Approach in Second-Language Teaching

通过分析,比较《听说法》和《交际法》两种外语教学法的理论根据、教学原理和可能的教学技巧,我们发现两种教学法都有自己的优缺点;因此我们应根据我们设置的课程目的和可利用的时间来选择使用两种外语教学法。     

Imitation and Innovation——on the Influence of Indo-European Gram mar on Chinese Grammar

The publication of the ten-chapter work Ma Shi Wen Tong by Ma Jianzhong marks the establishment of Chinese grammatical rules.For ages,in a way comparable to what was done in western languages,the study of Chinese grammar tends more or less to imitate Indo-European grammar.This paper made an attempt to discuss the influence produced by Indo-European grammatical theories on Chinese grammar and pointed that Chinese grammatical study is bound to be carried out on the basis of language self characteristics.     

Joint Appointments and the Professoriate: Two Houses but no Home?

Interdisciplinary work within higher education has increased significantly over past decades (Amey 2004; Creamer and Lattuca 2005). However, the professional implications of interdisciplinary research and instruction for the faculty members who engage in such academic work remain unclear. This study of science educators who hold appointments in two academic departments begins to address this empirical gap. The outcomes provide insight into the factors that influence the professional lives of these faculty members. The knowledge gained from the study will provide mentors, colleagues, and administrators insight into the challenges facing academics undertaking this work. Further, this research seeks to inform policy makers in regard to how tenure and promotion is determined for jointly appointed faculty in science education and other interdisciplinary fields.