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Is learning formal grammar essential to becoming a good writer and communicator? Or is it more important to develop a feeling for language that can be applied in different contexts?

Paul Barclay discusses the teaching of grammar in this edited version of a recent discussion on Australia Talks.

Guests

Dr. Kevin Donnelly
Director of Education Strategies and author of the book 'Dumbing Down'

Garry Collins
President of the English Teachers Association of Queensland

Dr. William DeJean
Lecturer in Middle School Education at Charles Sturt University

Further Information

Australian Association for the Teaching of English

Kevin Donnelly article on grammar teaching

Overview of grammar teaching strategies

Presenter

Richard Aedy & Paul Barclay

Producer

Amanda Armstrong

Story Researcher and Producer

Karin Zsivanovits

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