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Love Grammar: Student-driven Grammar Learning Games.

Authors :
Matas, Cristina Poyatos
Natolo, Michelle
Source :
International Journal of Learning; 2011, Vol. 17 Issue 10, p371-382, 12p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The words "grammar learning" and "boring" are often, unfortunately, associated. Traditional grammar teaching and learning fails to engage students in active and lifelong learning. There is a need for learner-centred approaches that help students learn grammar in a second language or foreign language classroom in a more engaging and enjoyable way. Grammar learning games represent a particularly promising addition to the grammar teacher's arsenal. Little is known about how student-driven grammar learning games can be used in the class, however, this paper provides an account of a classroom based study, giving an early insight based on a research study that explored the impact that the use of a game-based grammar learning approach had on the grammar learning experience of tertiary students learning Spanish in Australia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
17
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Learning
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
64439296