May 03, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDLA 504 - Writing Well or Good Writing? An Educator’s Guide to Teaching Grammar (3)

In the past, grammar instruction meant boring worksheets and tedious activities, which can lead even the most diligent students to cringe at the thought of learning “grammar.” 

The good news is that teaching grammar doesn’t have to be this way. In this course, you’ll discover fun and engaging ways to improve students’ writing through hands-on grammar instruction. You’ll learn the most common grammar mistakes students make, why they make them, and strategies for fixing them.

Simple techniques such as explaining the relevance of a grammar rule can go a long way in helping students internalize the content. By combining direct instruction with activities that reach multiple learning styles, you’ll be able to engage all the students in your class and give them effective feedback to help them move forward.

When taught correctly, grammar can be much more than dull worksheets and rote memorization. Using the techniques from this course, you’ll be able to help students focus on the skills they need to become great writers and communicators in your class and beyond.