1. Grammar 2 – the passive + discovery methods
You will have:
experienced an inductive grammar presentation
analysed uses of the passive
used ‘noticing’ technique
considered and evaluated teaching materials for different curriculum levels.

2. Welsh – discovery task How did you work it out?
What was crucial about the design of the materials?
What are the implications for using discovery/inductive approaches to grammar with your students?

3. Uses of the passive Interested in what happened/how
Agent not known/specified
Processes
Reports, esp. formal but also news
End focus
End weight

4. Rolf – lesson story Which stages can you identify in his lesson?
How effective is his dictation-style activity (dictogloss)?
How effective is the grammar discussion?
Why do you think he doesn’t tell students what the grammar is until later in the lesson?

5. Rolf – teachers talking
Watch the interview to see what Rolf says about these things.

6. Reflection Think about: What have I learnt about grammar?
How can I use this with my students?
What methods have we experienced?
How could I use them with my students?

7. University of Central Lancashire
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Mary Osmaston
University of Central Lancashire