In the second half of 2011, twelve intrepid language and literacy teachers joined the Teach Me Grammar Project - an action learning project investigating the ins and outs of teaching grammar to various adult learner groups (CaLD, native speakers, ATSI, Deaf). The aim was to identify the value of teaching grammar and of finding the most productive and effective ways of doing so. The participants attended ten, four-hour PD sessions to learn the grammar themselves (or 'plug the gaps' in their grammar knowledge) and to consider and learn about a variety of techniques for teaching it to their own learners. Between the sessions, the participants were expected to teach at least some of what they had learned to their own students, and then reflect on the experience through a specially designed blog. The great success of the project has led to a slightly extended program and a second, more intensive program being organised for 2012. If you are interested in participating (or simply finding out a little more about it) contact Geoff Pearson on 9330 8989.
The program covered: