Using Task-Based Approach to Teaching Grammar

Abstract

The present study entitled “Using Task-Based Approach to Teaching Grammar” attempts to find out the effectiveness of task-based approach to teaching grammar at lower secondary school. There are many approaches, methods and techniques for teaching grammar. Task-based approach is an innovative approach in the field of language teaching in Nepal. The present study was an action research. This research was conducted in Sansarimai Secondary School, Thulopakhar-1, Sindhupalchok. The students of class eight were selected as the sample of the study. Pre-test was administered before real teaching. Then after, students were taught using task-based approach for a period of one month. Three progressive tests were given in the interval of five days during the course of teaching and finally post-test was administered to find out the proficiency of the students in grammar. After all, it was revealed that task-based teaching was effective for teaching grammar at lower secondary level. The study consists of four chapters. The first chapter introduces the general background, review of the related literature, objectives of the study, significance of the study and definitions of different terms. Likewise, chapter two deals with the methodology applied to conduct the study. It encompasses the sources of data, population of the study, sampling procedure, research tools for data collection, process of data collection and limitations of the study. Similarly, chapter three deals with the analysis and interpretation of the raw data obtained from the informants by using appropriate statistical tools. The collected data were analyzed on the basis of variables that were specified into objectives. Finally, chapter four deals with the findings of the study and some recommendations.