Techniques Used and Challenges Faced in Teaching Grammar

Abstract

The title of this research is Techniques Used and Challenges Faced in Teaching Grammar.The main objectives of this study were to find out the techniques used in teaching grammar in basic level, to identify the challenges faced by English language teachers in basic level,and to suggest some pedagogical implications.I adopted survey research design based on quantitative method. The participants of the study were forty basic level English teachers selected randomly.A set of questionnaire and observation checklist were use dfor the collection of data,and simple statistical tools like percentage and table salong with description was applied for the analysis and interpretation of the data. Furthermore,the findings of this research suggest that different techniques such as inductive, deductive, narration, realia, role play, dialogue can be applied for teaching different as pectssuch as tense,voice, preposition, articles of a grammar. Likewise, multifaceted challenges related to student, lesson, time,teachers, expectations,resources and materials might occur while teaching grammar. This thesis consists of five chapters. The chapter one contains background of the study, statement of research problem, objectives, research questions,delimitations of the research, significance of the study, and operational definition of key terms.The chapter two deals with the review of the oretical literature, review of empirical literature, implications of literature review and conceptual framework.Similarly, chapter three consists of the design and methods of the study, population, sample and sampling strategy, sources of data, data collection tool and technique, data collection procedures,data analysis procedures, and ethical consideration. Likewise, chapter four deals with the analysis of the data and interpretation of the result.Finally, chapter five contains findings, conclusion and recommendations.