Pedagogical Grammar

Pedagogical Grammar
Author: Casey Keck
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-12-17
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9027269319

This book provides a comprehensive overview of pedagogical grammar research and explores its implications for the teaching of grammar in second language classrooms. Drawing on several research domains (e.g., corpus linguistics, task-based language teaching) and a number of theoretical orientations (e.g., cognitive, sociocultural), the book proposes a framework for pedagogical grammar which brings together three major areas of inquiry: (1) descriptions of grammar in use, (2) descriptions of grammar acquisition processes, and (3) investigations of the relative effectiveness of different approaches to L2 grammar instruction. The book balances research and theory with practical discussions of the decisions that teachers must make on a daily basis, offering guidance in such areas as materials development, data-driven learning, task design, and classroom assessment.

Cognitive Approaches to Pedagogical Grammar

Cognitive Approaches to Pedagogical Grammar
Author: Sabine De Knop
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2008-08-27
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110205386

In the last 25 years foreign language teaching has been able to increase its efficiency through an orientation towards authentic language materials, pragmatic language functions and interactive learning methods. However, so far foreign language teaching has lacked a sufficiently strong theoretical framework to support the teaching of language in all its aspects. Arguably, such a linguistic theory has to be usage-based and cognition-oriented. Since cognitive linguistics - and especially cognitive grammar - is concerned with conceptual issues against the larger background of human cognition and because it is based on actual language use, it becomes a powerful tool for dealing adequately with the main issues of a pedagogical grammar. A pedagogical grammar aims at providing all the essential linguistic patterns considered relevant by theoretical and descriptive linguistics for the preparation of teaching materials and their exploitation in foreign language instruction. The volume contains thirteen contributions organized into three parts. In Part 1 Langacker, Taylor and Broccias introduce the basic grammar concepts, rules and models that are available in cognitive linguistics and which are directly relevant to the construction of a pedagogical grammar. Meunier, on the other hand, describes how such a grammar could benefit from corpus linguistics. Part 2 looks at some cognitive tools and conceptual errors with contributions by Danesi and Maldonado and also reconsiders contrastive analysis in the papers by Ruiz de Mendoza and Valenzuela & Rojo. Part 3, finally, discusses language-specific constraints on a number of linguistic phenomena such as the construal of motion events (papers by Cadierno and De Knop & Dirven), distinctions in the tense-aspect system (papers by Niemeier & Reif and Schmiedtová & Flecken), and voice (Chen & Oller).

A New Approach to English Pedagogical Grammar

A New Approach to English Pedagogical Grammar
Author: Akira Tajino
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2017-10-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1315396645

This book proposes Meaning-order Approach to Pedagogical Grammar (MAP Grammar) as a practical pedagogical approach in ESL and EFL contexts. Teaching grammar through an easy-to-understand three-dimensional model, MAP Grammar establishes the clause as the fundamental unit of English and interprets meaning units in the sentence, thus allowing visualizable association between individual grammar items. By focusing on the order of meaning (rather than the order of words) in a sentence, MAP Grammar also distills current descriptive sentence structures (typically taught as five or seven patterns) into one meaning-based sentence structure for teaching and learning. MAP Grammar makes syllabus design and teaching easier in the following ways: Visualizing English grammar in a clear model, allowing association between individual grammar items. Instruction relies on meaning, not metalanguage, making MAP Grammar easy to grasp. The meaning-based sentence structure allows teachers to address global errors, and learners to produce comprehensible English.

Perspectives on Pedagogical Grammar

Perspectives on Pedagogical Grammar
Author: Terence Odlin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994-03-25
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0521449901

The author brings together authorities from worldwide to update current theory and research in pedagogical grammar.

Pedagogical Grammar for ESL Made Easy (Penerbit USM)

Pedagogical Grammar for ESL Made Easy (Penerbit USM)
Author: Tan Kok Eng
Publisher: Penerbit USM
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2019
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9674612645

This book is a good companion for teachers and learners of the English grammar. It gives the opportunity for teachers to journey with their students in the teaching and learning of grammar, especially in a non-native English speaking context. It encourages an understanding of grammar through the use of a metalanguage. Learners no longer have to depend on the ‘it feels right’ defense but can confidently support grammar usage with sound explanation. ESL learners from the secondary school level to tertiary level as well as learners who are preparing to be English teachers will find the aspects and depth of the contents covered in this book useful. The book inculcates the practice of ‘awareness, analysis and explanation’ which helps learners to tap into the many grammar guides and resources available.

Directions for Pedagogical Construction Grammar

Directions for Pedagogical Construction Grammar
Author: Hans C. Boas
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2022-02-21
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110746727

How can insights from Construction Grammar (CxG) be applied to foreign language learning (FLL) and foreign language teaching (FLT)? This volume explores several aspects of Pedagogical Construction Grammar, with a specific look at issues relevant to second language acquisition, FLL, and FLT. The contributions in this volume discuss a wide range of constructions, as well as different resources, methodologies, and data used to learn constructions in the language classroom. More specifically, they seek to provide answers to the following questions: What do new constructional approaches to teaching and learning foreign language look like that take the insights of CxG seriously? What should electronic resources using constructions and semantic frames for foreign language instruction look like? How should constructions (pairings of form with meaning/function) in the foreign language classroom be introduced? What role does frequency play in learning constructions in the language classroom? What types of strategies does CxG offer to facilitate the acquisition of a second language? This volume is relevant for anyone interested in second language acquisition, foreign language pedagogy, Construction Grammar, and Cognitive Linguistics. Endorsements: If first language learning flows forth from language use, teaching language should be based on relevant usage-patterns, modified in accordance with the advanced cognitive and linguistic knowledge of older learners. The current volume shows how insights from first and second language learning and usage-based Construction Grammar can be turned into evidence-based teaching strategies. Heike Behrens, University of Basel Usage-based Construction Grammar has changed our view of language learning, but it is only recently that researchers have begun to apply the insights of the constructionist approach to language pedagogy. This volume brings together a collection of articles in which experts of Construction Grammar and Usage-based Linguistics make concrete proposals for teaching constructions by using corpora and other resources. A must read for everybody interested in grammar teaching. Holger Diessel, University of Jena With Directions for Pedagogical Construction Grammar, Boas has produced an impressive and much-needed volume which excels at illustrating the immense potential of constructionist approaches to improve language pedagogy. The contributions to this volume, all authored by leading cognitive and corpus linguists, convincingly describe what a successful future of language teaching could look like—one that is founded in usage-based linguistics and takes language patterns seriously. I consider this volume essential reading for any applied linguist. Ute Römer, Georgia State University

How English Works

How English Works
Author: Michael Swan
Publisher: OXFORD University Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1997
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780194314565

Comprehensive course divided into 20 units, each focusing on a different grammar point. With glossary of grammar points, various exercises, illustrations, examples, and answers. Suitable for self-study, building vocabulary, and developing grammar skills.

Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Foreign Language

Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Foreign Language
Author: Janet Zhiqun Xing
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Chinese language
ISBN: 9789622097636

This book provides a research-based account of how to teach and learn Chinese as a foreign language. In addition to the discussion of relevant second/foreign language research, this volume gives detailed information on ways to develop a pedagogical model that is uniquely suited to teaching Chinese in five key areas pronunciation (tones and pinyin), characters and words, sentences (when and why different sentence structures are used), discourse and pragmatic competence (coherence and genre), and cultural competence. Specially written for Chinese language teachers, student teachers, and applied linguists, this is the first book written in English that systematically addresses all major aspects involved in teaching and learning Chinese as a foreign language. This book covers all the fundamental grammar elements in Chinese, explains their functions in discourse and communication, and explores different strategies for teaching and engaging students in learning the language.

A Tohono O'Odham Grammar

A Tohono O'Odham Grammar
Author: Ofelia Zepeda
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1983-06-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780816507924

This first pedagogical grammar of the Papago language features twenty chapters on grammatical constructions and five sample dialogs—plus abbreviations, symbols, summary of grammatical elements, and two glossaries. Classroom-tested for teaching both native and non-native speakers, the text also offers linguists an overview of the Papago language not available elsewhere.

Doing English Grammar

Doing English Grammar
Author: Roger Berry
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2021-03-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1108419992

By combining theory and practice, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the whole process of English grammar teaching.