Teaching Grammar Creatively (Using Discovery, Consolidation and Use Model)

Abstract

While there is generally a great interest in how English language is taught in the classroom, the question arises as to how can grammar be taught creatively. The aim of the present work is to provide teachers with a creative way of teaching grammar which is Discovery, Consolidation and Use with regarding pronunciation as an essentiel part. As the creative model is highlighted, the study also aims to uncover the mismatch between the teacher’s way of teaching and students’ way of learning. To fulfill the purpose of the study, both quantitative and qualitative research method were used to collect data. Teachers’ questionnaire and interview were used to collect data about teachers’ methodology in teaching grammar and whether they seem creative or not, at the same time if they are using the Discovery Consolidation and Use technique or not. Some examples about how to teach grammar using a creative technique were presented. Students’ questionnaire was used as a tool in order to collect data about students’ attitudes towards grammar and the way they are taught. The results have shown that teachers lack of creativity in their teaching of grammar and they follow the same methods which became old fashioned… which affect negatively thre students’ performance, outcome and competence in using the language. In addition, teachers ought to apply the Discovery consolidation and use technique with regard to the pronunciation so that they help their students to increase their level in grammar and they become motivated, aware in learning grammar and competent in using the language appropiately.