Students? Language Mistakes and Effective Teaching Strategies

Krista Uibu ()
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Krista Uibu: Institute of Educational Science, University of Tartu, Estonia

No 802087, Proceedings of International Academic Conferences from International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences

Abstract: Grammar mistakes are a natural part of language acquisition. In order to prevent them different teaching strategies are recommended. The aim of this study was to find out what are the causes of grammar mistakes, what practices teachers use to correct students? mistakes and which strategies are considered to be the most effective to prevent students? mistakes at basic school. Twenty-five Estonian language teachers were asked to describe their teaching and prevention strategies. The quantitative content analysis indicated three types of teachers ? those who preferred either inductive, deductive or combined strategies. Teachers with a deductive profile were considered to be the most efficient in supporting students? recalling and remembering skills. Teachers with inductive or combined teaching profiles used more examples and diverse strategies. By using the effective teaching strategies, teachers are able to better support students? language development and individual characteristics.

Keywords: grammar mistakes; native language; inductive and deductive teaching; effective strategies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I29 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 16 pages
Date: 2014-10
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Published in Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 13th International Academic Conference, Antibes, Oct 2014, pages 649-664

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