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ERIC Number: EJ660678
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
Living with Competing Goals: State Frameworks vs. Understanding of Linguistics.
Meyer, Jim
English Journal, v92 n3 p38-42 Jan 2003
Suggests that in order to revitalize grammar and the teaching of grammar, educators must find ways to encourage teachers to recognize, understand, and find creative energy in the opposing demands of state requirements and solid linguistic research. Concludes that good English teachers must know enough about linguistics in order to teach English well. (SG)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Grammatical Acceptability, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Linguistics, Professional Development, Secondary Education, Standardized Tests
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Theme: Revitalizing Grammar.