Tutors are often hesitant about working with grammar. This section starts by showing tutors that they can teach grammar. Hopefully, it will provide the antidote to “I can’t.” A grammar awareness example expands their knowledge of what learners may face. The section then gives tutors a few strategies and practice activities with which to start. This is particularly important because learners sometimes come from previous classes expecting grammar to be a part of each lesson.
Facilitation tip
Consider getting local experts (experienced tutors, teachers, etc.) to help in your tutor training. You may not be all that interested or experienced in particular topics but the experts will be.
This look at the definition of grammar helps pull tutors together so that they have a common idea of the subject.
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Materials and equipment Flip chart and markers STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
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Facilitation tip
When you want to emphasize a point, you can put it on the flip chart or make a poster of the point so that you can refer to it frequently. For example, you could put the following point on your flip chart or poster for this section: “When teaching grammar, always remember to teach it in the context of a real-world application.”