MJE ELT 302: Teaching and Assessment of Grammar 2022

BUMANGLAG, Rhaiza Mae C. Dr. Jennifer M. Oestar

BSED3 – English

Name of the Name of the Theory Brief description of the Theory
Theorists/Grammaria
n
Noam Chomsky Universal Grammar It is believed that, despite their surface
Theory differences, human languages share
some underlying commonalities, and
that they are due to innate principles
unique to language: Deep down, there
is only one human language.
Stephen Krashen Input Theory It asserts that obtaining linguistic input
that is just beyond a language
learner's current interlanguage or
degree of grammatical knowledge is
the most beneficial.
Peirce Theory of Signs A theory of language and reasoning 
that holds that all types of thought rely
on the use of signs. Every idea,
according to Peirce, is a sign, and
every act of reasoning consists of the
interpretation of signs.
Charles J. Fillmore Theory of Case It is a linguistic theory that emphasizes 
Grammar the importance of semantic roles in
revealing the core meaning links in a
Practical application of the
Theory
 If I'm going to apply this theory
practically, and especially in the
classroom, I'll focus on the
learning of my students rather
than teaching.
 To apply this theory in the
classroom, I'll let my students
relate and comprehend
something they've watched or
read.
 When instructing something in
class, I'll use words that are easy
to understand and convey the
essence of what I'm saying.
I’ll be showing them a symbol, and
they will try to interpret the sign and
the meaning of it.
By applying this theory in a
classroom, I’ll be providing my
students with sentences and
 sentence. they'll have to give the
relationship between the noun
and the pronoun to other words
in a sentence.
Michael Halliday Theory of Functional It is a linguistic theory that asserts that  I will use the five steps or stages:
Grammar all of its components—words, 1) Presentation with Recognition
sentences, or phrases—carry 2) Demonstrating
significant semantic, syntactic, and Comprehension,
pragmatic frameworks in the broader 3) Grammar Explanation,
understanding of language's functions 4) Practice Exercises, and
and linguistic processes. 5) Communicative Expression.