ALLOCATION OF TOPICS Code & Name of Course: TSL3108 Teaching of Grammar in the Primary Classroom There are nine

e topics in this module and they are divided into five sessions. The table below shows the allocation of topics through modular learning or/and faceto-face-interaction. Session Topic Sub-Topic Int. hrs. Total no. of hrs.

1
(2 hours)

2
(2 hours)

Meanings and definition Introduction to of grammar Grammar Fluency versus accuracy Grammar for young learners The place of grammar in the primary ESL classroom Descriptive vs. Approaches in the prescriptive grammar Teaching of Covert and overt Grammar approaches Grammar in isolation vs. grammar in context Meaning, Use, Form (MUF) framework Integration with the Issues in grammar teaching of Listening, teaching Speaking, Reading and Writing skills Issues in grammar teaching Objectives Grammar in the Language content Malaysian Primary Activities School English Language Curriculum

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Techniques for teaching grammar

Teaching grammar through : Songs and Chants Games Stories Teaching grammar through: Nursery Rhymes and poems Puppets Plays and dialogues

3 6

3
(2 hours)

Developing activities and resources for the teaching of grammar Assessing grammar Enrichment and Remedial Grammar Activities Lesson planning Teaching of Grammar in isolation Format Objectives Stages Teaching of Grammar in context Format Objectives Stages Implementation of lesson plan Feedback and review Reflection TOTAL

3 6 3

4
(2 hours)

5
(2 hours)

Simulated teaching

10 hours

45 hrs

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