Current Issues ın Grammar Teaching by

Overall Rules

akguneys — 2023-11-14 13:11:14 UTC

Write 1-2 sentences in which ways (structured or natural) do you think grammar should be taught and why.
If you choose structured, write under structured. If you choose natural approach, write under natural approach.
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Structured Approach (instructing)

akguneys — 2023-11-14 13:11:31 UTC

HINT: You may want to explain your thoughts considering:
Do you believe that a structured approach to teaching grammar is more effective than allowing natural language acquisition?

Natural Approach

akguneys — 2023-11-14 13:11:40 UTC

HINT: You may want to explain your thoughts considering:
Do you think acquiring grammar naturally (implicitly) is the best option for learning grammar?

haticealtun3 — 2023-11-20 13:46:11 UTC

I thinks structured approach yields more effective results in EFL contexts due to the lack of authentic input in the learning environment

pelin

kucukp — 2023-11-20 13:46:19 UTC

The natural approach to teaching grammar prioritizes immersive, contextual learning, fostering an intuitive understanding through meaningful communication, unlike structured approaches that rely on isolated rules and exercises.

Mustafa Kaan Zengin

zenginm — 2023-11-20 13:47:42 UTC

Grammar should be taught systematically in an inductive way using real-life examples. Because only using the natural approach does not guarantee that every concept can be learned. This is very important in contexts where English is not the first language.

Cankut

kaynare — 2023-11-20 13:48:23 UTC

I believe that grammar is learned in meaningful contexts rather than as isolated rules. This basicaly helps students understand how and when to use grammatical structures in real-life situations

Esmanur Bağrıyanık

2023-11-20 13:48:43 UTC

I think grammar teaching varies depending on the age group. If the student is in a younger age group, it will be better for them to learn grammar naturally, because structural teaching makes it difficult for them to comprehend grammar rules. However, for older age groups, it is better to use structured approach because they approach the language in a more abstract way and can integrate all skills into grammar. In this sense, I think both are important.

Sudenur Bilgin

bilginsu — 2023-11-20 13:49:01 UTC

I think it is the best way because we learn our native tongue this way too and we speak it very nicely. I am aware that we learn it the best during childhood so the earlier the better.

Hüseyin Karaman

2023-11-20 13:49:47 UTC

In my opinion, none of these methods is completely right; I believe we should be eclectic. We should consider the different types of students and situations and find what works best for us by weighing the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. For me, it's important that students learn to use grammar rules to explain themselves and communicate in simple ways within specific contexts. I would encourage this through activities that involve listening and speaking, allowing them to naturally pick up these skills. Additionally, I'd provide explicit explanations to support their learning.