INVESTIGATING THE PRACTICES OF TEACHING GRAMMAR THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF FORM AND USE

Abstract

This study was conducted to explore EFL teachers’ practices in teaching grammar through the integration of form and use. It assessed whether teachers teach grammar through the integration of form and use. To conduct the study, descriptive survey method was employed. Thus, 180 students were selected using simple random sampling method at Dinkula Secondary and Preparatory School of Grade 9 to complete questionnaire. .Besides, three EFL teachers were selected using available sampling. Observations and interviews were held to see the actual practices of teachers while they were teaching grammar. Data collected from questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively whereas data gained from observations and interviews were analyzed qualitatively. The data indicated most of the grammar instructions were not presented in meaningful contexts. It seemed that grammar lessons were not presented through the integration of other skills. Majority of students were not able to express their own feelings, attitudes and ideas using the target structures. The grammar instructions were dominantly focused on accuracy and covered by the teachers. Hence, the overall findings indicated that majority of teachers did not teach grammar by integrating with other skills or the use aspect seemed ignored. As a result, the researcher recommends EFL teachers to give due emphasis for both language form and language use. Besides, teachers need sufficient training in teaching the language.