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Unpacking the Discrepancy between Learner and Teacher Beliefs: What should be the Role of Grammar in Language Classes?

Rabia HOS
Mustafa KEKEC
Pages
70–76
Publication Date
2015-04-15
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As a result of this study, it can be said that both learners and teachers believed in the importance of grammar in language and error correction, however there were some differences between the learners and teachers regarding the use of native language in grammar teaching and other areas of grammar teaching

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Objective & Hypothesis:Learner and teacher beliefs play an important role in second language (L2) learning.
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Key Findings & Data:Furthermore, the role of grammar instruction and error correction in the L2 classroom is a topic that is still debated in the literature.
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Conclusion & Impact:As a result of this study, it can be said that both learners and teachers believed in the importance of grammar in language and error correction, however there were some differences between the learners and teachers regarding the use of native language in grammar teaching and other areas of grammar teaching
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⚙️Variables:Language teaching · beliefs · role of grammar

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Learner and teacher beliefs play an important role in second language (L2) learning. Furthermore, the role of grammar instruction and error correction in the L2 classroom is a topic that is still debated in the literature. This study explored the beliefs of EFL learners and teachers regarding the controversial role of grammar instruction and error correction. A total of 17 instructors and 60 students at a private Turkish university participated in the study. The participants completed an open-ended questionnaire and interviewed regarding their beliefs about grammar instruction and error correction. Themes emerging from the qualitative data were identified. As a result of this study, it can be said that both learners and teachers believed in the importance of grammar in language and error correction, however there were some differences between the learners and teachers regarding the use of native language in grammar teaching and other areas of grammar teaching

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HOS, R., KEKEC, M. (2015). Unpacking the Discrepancy between Learner and Teacher Beliefs: What should be the Role of Grammar in Language Classes?. European Journal of Educational Research, Cilt: 4 Sayı: 2, 70–76. https://ajindex.com/articles/892007

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