UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE SONORA

UNIDAD ACADEMICA SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO

LICENCIADO EN LA ENSEANZA DEL INGLS

SUBJECT: Didctica de la gramtica y la expresin oral

DATE: 26/01/2014Di

INSTRUCTOR: Maria A. Trujillo

PERIOD: 2014-1

TOPIC: Deductive and Inductive Methods in teaching

grammar

STUDENT: Fabiola Aismara Ruiz

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Deductive and Inductive Methods in teaching

grammar
Among the methods for teaching grammar, the deductive method and the
inductive method have been discussed and used most frequently.
Deductive method: The deductive method relies on reasoning, analyzing
and comparing. First, the teacher writes an example on the board or draws
attention to an example in the textbook. Then teacher explains the underlying
rules regarding the forms and positions of certain structural words. The
explanations are often done in the students native language and using
grammatical terms. Sometimes, comparisons are made between the native
language and the target language or between the newly presented structure and
previously learned structures. Finally the students practice applying the rule to
produce sentences with given prompts.
The deductive method is often criticized because: 1) it teaches grammar
in an isolated way; 2) little attention is paid to meaning; 3) the practice is often
mechanical. However, this method is not without merits. First, it could be very
successful with selected and motivated students. Second, it could save time
when students are confronted with a grammar rule which is complex but
which has to be learned. Third, it may help to increase students confidence in
those examinations which are written with accuracy as the main criterion of
success.
Inductive method: In the inductive method, the teacher induces the
learners to realize grammar rules without any form of explicit explanation. It
is believed that the rules will become evident if the students are given enough
appropriate examples.

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It is believed the inductive method is more effective in that students

discover the grammar rules themselves while engaged in language use. This is
especially true with grammatical regularities which are easily perceived,
understood and applied.
In practice, the distinction between the deductive method and inductive
method is not always apparent. Perhaps a blend between the two is indeed
more appropriate. Again, learner variables and instructional variables need to
be considered when teachers decide whether to use a deductive method or an
inductive method or a combination of both.

Note: I find some examples of both methods of teaching but I cannot

downloading for this reason I paste the next link
http://www.slideshare.net/juliovangel/teaching-grammar-9100410

Bibliografia:
http://zy.swust.net.cn/06/1/zxyyjcjf/unit%206%20teaching%20grammar.htm
http://www.slideshare.net/juliovangel/teaching-grammar-9100410