Cours DDL3137 – Teaching Grammar 2
1er cycle
3 crédits
Didactique des langues
Magistral
Description
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the principles and techniques of teaching grammar to ESL students. Topics to be covered include grammatical terminology and its role in teaching, the place of grammar in a communicative teaching framework, the identification of developmental stages in the learning of grammar with a view to targeting appropriate points for all learners, both normal and learning disabled, the integration of grammar in a communicative language teaching framework, calling the attention of learners to appropriate grammar points, having learners practise using targeted grammar points; and following, assessing, and documenting the grammatical progress of learners. The development of students’ skills and professional abilities will be documented by means of a portfolio.