There are lots of misconceptions about teaching grammar. There are also opinions about whether or not there is a place for teaching grammar in a proficiency-based classroom. In this episode, Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers, authors of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, join me to talk about the place of grammar in a proficiency-based classroom. And yes, there is a place for it.
Topics in this Episode:
- Misconceptions around teaching grammar and how Catherine and Mike’s book, Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, addresses them
- What it looks like to teach grammar in a way that truly supports communication and proficiency, rather than just memorization and drills
- In a proficiency-based vertical curriculum, how (or should) we incorporate grammar Should specific grammar structures be explicitly planned for, or should they emerge more organically based on themes and student needs?
- Examples of an activities and strategies that effectively integrates grammar while keeping communication at the center of learning
- First steps to take when shifting toward a proficiency-based approach
- Get your copy of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency. Use the code ACTFL15OFF to get 15% off the cost of the book.
Connect with Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers:
- Mike’s Website: Diaries Of A Mad World Language Teacher
- Catherine’s Webiste: RitzWorldLang
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