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A. Definition f
The Deductive method of teaching grammar focuses on instructions before practice. This type of teaching, has many people rethink such methods, as more post-secondary level students are revealing sub-par literacy skills in adulthood. Deductive teaching methods drive many students away from writing because of the tediousness of rote learning and teacher-centered approaches.
B. Significance
A deductive approach to teaching language starts by giving learners rules, then examples, then practice. It is a teacher-centered approach to presenting new content. This is compared with an inductive approach, which starts with examples and asks learners to find rules, and hence is more learner-centered.
D. Reflection
The deductive method has been a popular approach to teaching grammar for many years. This method involves presenting students with a set of rules and then asking them to apply those rules to specific examples. While this approach can be effective in some cases, it is not always the best way to teach grammar.
One of the main problems with the deductive method is that it can be too abstract for some students. Many learners struggle to understand complex grammatical concepts when they are presented in isolation, without any context or real-world examples.
Another issue with the deductive method is that it does not allow for much creativity or critical thinking on the part of the student. By simply memorizing rules and applying them mechanically, learners may miss out on opportunities to explore language in a more meaningful way.
Overall, while the deductive method can be useful in certain situations, it should not be relied upon as the sole means of teaching grammar. Instead, educators should strive to incorporate a variety of approaches that cater to different learning styles and encourage active engagement with language.
E. Prepared by
Sacote, Dona s.
BSEd-English2A
F. References
Chapter 4: Lesson 6 GRAMMAR, USAGE, AND MECHANICS BOOK
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