Continuing in the tradition of more than 2000 years of debate regarding whether grammar should be a primary focus of language instruction, should be eliminated entirely, or should be subordinated to meaning-focused use of the target language.
With the rise of communicative methodology in the late 1970s, the role of grammar instruction in second language learning was downplayed, and it was even suggested that teaching grammar was not only unhelpful but might actually be detrimental.
However, recent research has demonstrated the need for formal instruction for learners to attain high levels of accuracy. This has led to a resurgence of grammar teaching, and its role in second language acquisition has become the focus of much current investigation.
In this article we briefly review the major developments in the research on the teaching of grammar over the past few decades. Go to: http://www.shareeducation.com.ar/pastissues3/192.htm#1
Current Developments in Research on the Teaching of Grammar
Hossein Nassaji and Sandra Fotos
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