SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE

1. Name of Teaching of Grammar in the Primary ESL Classroom

Course/Module Pengajaran Tatabahasa Bahasa Inggeris Sebagai Bahasa Kedua di Sekolah Rendah
2. Course Code TSLB3083

3. Name(s) of Hamidah binti Samsudin

academic staff

4. Rationale for the This course is relevant to student teachers of English as a Second Language as it provides
inclusion of the pedagogical content knowledge for them to carry out teaching and learning activities effectively.
course/module in
the programme

5. Semester and Year Semester 2 Year 2

offered

6. Total Student
Total Guided and Independent
Learning Time Face to Face Non Face To Face
Learning
(SLT)

L = Lecture L T P A L T P A
T = Tutorial
P = Practical 125
A = Assessment 30 15 - 2.5 30 30 - 17.5

7. Credit Value 3

8. Prerequisite (if any) None

9. Course Learning At the end of this course students will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Analyse the approaches and issues in teaching of grammar in the primary classroom.
(CLO) (C4, PLO3, CTPS5)
2. Design materials (including remedial and enrichment) for the teaching of grammar in
the primary ESL classroom in line with 21st Century learning. (C6, P7, PLO2, PLO3
PLO6, CTPS5, LL1)
3. Plan a lesson including activities and methods of assessment to teach grammar in the
primary classroom based on the current Malaysian English Language syllabus for
primary schools in line with 21st Century learning. (C6, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL1)
4. Present a grammar lesson in groups.(C6, A2, PLO4, PLO5, PLO8,CS3, TS1, EM3)
5. Write a reflection on the implementation of a grammar lesson. (C6, A2, PLO3, PLO6,
CTPS5, LL2)

LEARNING TAXONOMIES
COGNITIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AFFECTIVE
DOMAIN DOMAIN DOMAIN
Internalizing values
(characterization)
Complex or overt
Guided response
Understanding
Remembering

Organization
Responding
Mechanism

Origination
Adaptation
Perception
Evaluating
Analysing

Receiving
response
Applying

Creating

Valuing
Set

CLO

C C C C C C P P P P P P P A A A A A
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
1 x
2 x x
3 x
4 x x
5 x x

10. Transferable Skills: Critical Thinking Skills(CTPS5), Communication Skills(CS3), Teamwork(TS1), Life-Long
Learning and Managing Information Skills(LL2) and Professional Ethics and Moral (EM3)

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11. Teaching-learning Teaching-learning strategy:
and assessment 1. Lecture
strategy 2. Tutorial activities – group work, discussions, presentations, online tasks

Assessment strategy:

Programme Learning Outcome Teaching and Learning Types of Assessment

(PLO) Strategies
PLO2 – Practical Skills Tutorial Teaching-learning
Group work materials
Simulated teaching
PLO3 – Critical, Scientific Tutorial Lesson plan
and Problem Discussion Teaching-learning
solving Skills Online tasks materials
Reflection on Simulated
Teaching
Examination
PLO4 – Communication Tutorial Simulated Teaching
Skills Presentation (group)
PLO5 – Social Skills, Tutorial Simulated teaching
teamwork and Discussion (group)
responsibility
PLO6 – Life-long learning Discussion Lesson plan
and Managing Presentation Teaching-learning
Information Skills materials
Reflection on Simulated
Teaching
PLO8– Practise values, ethics, Discussion Simulated teaching(group)
morality and professionalism Presentation
in the teaching profession

12. Synopsis This course focuses on the introduction to the teaching of grammar, approaches and issues in
the teaching of grammar, techniques for teaching grammar, developing activities and resources
for the teaching of grammar, techniques for assessing grammar, planning grammar lessons, and
simulated teaching.

Kursus ini berfokuskan pada pengenalan pengajaran tatabahasa Bahasa Inggeris, pendekatan
dan isu dalam pengajaran tatabahasa, teknik mengajar tatabahasa, menghasilkan aktiviti dan
sumber pengajaran untuk mengajar tatabahasa, teknik mentaksir tatabahasa, perancangan
pengajaran tatabahasa dan pengajaran simulasi.

13. Mode of Delivery Lecture and tutorial

14. Assessment Coursework: 60%

Methods and Types Examination: 40%

Types of assessment Methods of assessment Percentage

Written Examination 40
Coursework: Project Lesson Plan 20
Teaching-learning Materials 20
Simulated teaching(group) 10
Reflection on Simulated 10
Teaching

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15. Mapping of the
Course Learning PEO PEO PEO PEO PEO PEO
Outcomes to the 1 2 3 4 5 6
Programme
CLO1 X X
Educational
Objectives X X X
CLO2

CLO3 X X

CLO4 X X

CLO5 X X

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Knowledgeable (LO1) and possess practical skills (LO2) in the teaching
PEO1
profession in line with the needs of the organisation and clients
Generate solutions to problems (LO3) in the teaching profession through
PEO2
scientific approach (LO3) innovatively, creatively and ethically (LO8).
Communicate(LO4) effectively to uphold Bahasa Melayu as a language of
PEO3
knowledge and strengthen the use of the English language
PEO4 Able to seek and manage relevant information from various sources (LO6)
Demonstrate entrepreneurial and managerial skills (LO7) and realise the
PEO5
needs of life-long learning (LO6) for career development.
Possess values and professionalism (LO8), leadership qualities(LO9),
PEO6
social skills, responsible and able to work as a team (LO5)

Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

Analyse the approaches and issues in teaching of grammar in the primary
CLO1
classroom. (C4, PLO1, PLO3, CTPS5)
Design materials (including remedial and enrichment) for the teaching of
CLO2 grammar in the primary ESL classroom in line with 21st Century learning.
(C6, P7, PLO2, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL1)
Plan a lesson including activities and methods of assessment to teach
grammar in the primary classroom based on the current Malaysian English
CLO3
Language syllabus for primary schools in line with 21st Century learning.
(C6, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL1)

Present a grammar lesson in groups.(C6, A2, PLO4, PLO5, PLO8,CS3,

CLO4
TS1, EM3)

Write a reflection on the implementation of a grammar lesson. (C6, A2,

CLO5
PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL2)

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16. Mapping of the
course/module to PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9
the Programme
Learning Outcomes CLO1 X X
CLO2 X X X
CLO3 X X
CLO4 X X X
CLO5 X X

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Use knowledge about the English language as well as knowledge and
PLO1 understanding of the theories and principles for the teaching and learning of
English as a Second Language
Model the correct and appropriate use of the English language and apply
PLO2 knowledge of pedagogical theories and principles to create learning
experiences according to the level of pupils’ development.
Apply reflective practices, problem-solving skills, scientific skills, research
PLO3 skills and creative and critical thinking skills in the Teaching of English as a
Second Language
Communicate and cooperate effectively with various parties locally and
PLO4
globally
Demonstrate the ability for, and show commitment and responsibility in
PLO5
working as a team
Recognise the need and capacity for continuous personal improvement by
PLO6 accessing and managing relevant information from various sources to
engage in life-long learning
Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills in responding to current
PLO7
trends and changes in education
Practise values, ethics, morality and professionalism in the teaching
PLO8
profession
Demonstrate responsibility in effective leadership as agent of change in the
PLO9
teaching profession

Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

Analyse the approaches and issues in teaching of grammar in the primary
CLO1
classroom. (C4, PLO1, PLO3, CTPS5)
Design materials (including remedial and enrichment) for the teaching of
CLO2 grammar in the primary ESL classroom in line with 21st Century learning.
(C6, P7, PLO2, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL1)
Plan a lesson including activities and methods of assessment to teach
grammar in the primary classroom based on the current Malaysian English
CLO3
Language syllabus for primary schools in line with 21st Century learning.
(C6, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL1)

Present a grammar lesson in groups.(C6, A2, PLO4, PLO5, PLO8,CS3,

CLO4
TS1, EM3)

Write a reflection on the implementation of a grammar lesson. (C6, A2,

CLO5
PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL2)

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17. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT

face Interaction
per topic

Non Face-to-
Face-to-face
Interaction

Assessment

Assessment
Practical

Practical
Lecture

Tutorial

Lecture

Tutorial

Total
1. Introduction to the Teaching of Grammar
 Grammar and its role in English
language teaching
 The current perspective of Teaching 2 1 2 2 7
Grammar in English Language
Education and in the Malaysian
context
2. Approaches and Issues in the Teaching of
Grammar
 Approaches in The Teaching of Grammar
 Descriptive vs Prescriptive grammar
 Covert and overt approaches
 Grammar in isolation vs. grammar
in context 4 2 4 4 14
 Meaning, Use, Form (MUF)
framework
 Integration with the teaching of
Listening, Speaking, Reading and
Writing skills
 Current Issues in the Teaching of Grammar
3. Techniques for the Teaching of Grammar
 Teaching grammar through :
 songs and chants
 games
 stories
4 2 4 4 14
 nursery rhymes and poems
 puppetry
 role play
 skits
 drama and plays

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4.Developing Activities and Resources for the
Teaching of Grammar
 Selection and Adaptation Criteria
 Designing activities and resources for the
st
teaching of grammar in line with 21 Century
learning
- incorporating elements of HOTS,
independent learning, current contexts and 4 2 4 4 14
needs
 Integrating ICT in the teaching of grammar
- using technology in lessons and social
media as a tool to enhance learning, such as
edu-blog, facebook, twitters, skype,
instagram and other current means.

5. Enrichment and Remedial Grammar Activities

 Principles and practices in designing
2 1 2 2 7
grammar activities
 Sampling activities in context
6. Assessing Grammar
 Issues in assessing Grammar
 Assessing Grammar Strategies
-Authentic Assessment
-Mechanical Tests 2 1 2 2 7
 Dealing with Grammar Errors
-Types of grammar errors
-Attitudes to error and correction
-Responding to errors
7. Grammar in The Malaysian Primary School
English Language Curriculum
 Objectives 2 1 2 2 7
 Language content
 Activities
8. Lesson Planning for The Teaching of Grammar
 Lesson planning for the teaching of:
 Grammar in isolation
 Grammar in context
 Format
4 2 4 4 14
 Objectives (reference to current Malaysian
English Language school curriculum)
 Stages
 Integration of Grammar in Teaching of
Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
9. Simulated Teaching
 Implementation of the lesson plan
6 3 6 6 21
 Feedback and review
 Reflection
Coursework 0.5 11.5 12
Practical

Revision 6 6
Examination 2 2
Total 30 15 2.5 30 30 17.5 125

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 TOTAL FACE TO FACE AND NON-FACE TO FACE Face to face Non face to face
LEARNING TIME
Lecture 30 30

Tutorial 15 30

Project
 Lesson Plan 4

 Teaching-Learning
Materials 4

 Simulated 0.5 1.5

Teaching (Group)

 Reflection 2
(350 words)

Examination 2 6
Total 47.5 77.5

Total SLT 125

Credit 3

18. Main references Harmer, J. (2011). The practice of English language teaching (4th
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Pearson.

Weaver, C. (2012). Teaching of grammar in context. Portsmouth:

Boynston/Cook.

Polette, K. (2011). Teaching grammar through writing. London:

Pearson.

Fotos,S. (2005). Traditional and grammar translation methods

Additional references supporting the course for second language teaching. In Hinkel, E. (Ed.)
Handbook of research in second language teaching and
learning (pp. 653-670). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum
Associates.

Firsten,R. (2001). The ELT grammar book: a teacher friendly

reference guide : Fayetteville: Atlas

Firsten,R. (2007). Grammar connection, book 2: structure through

content. Boston: Heinle and Heinle

Hadfield,J. & Hadfield,C.(2008). Introduction to teaching

English. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Thornbury, S. (2008). How to teach grammar. Essex: Pearson.

Pinter, A. (2006). Teaching young language learners. Oxford: Oxford

University Press.
19. Other additional information None

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 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES MATRIX – PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

TSLB3083 TEACHING GRAMMAR IN THE PRIMARY ESL CLASSROOM (3 Credits)

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES Teaching and

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning Assessment
PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Strategies
1. Analyse the approaches and Lecture Lesson plan
issues in teaching of grammar in Tutorial Reflection on
the primary classroom. (C4, X Q & A session Simulated
PLO3, CTPS5) Teaching(group)
Examination
2. Design materials (including Lecture Teaching-learning
remedial and enrichment) for the Tutorial materials
teaching of grammar in the Workshop
primary ESL classroom in line with X X X ICT skills Examination
21st Century learning. (C6, P7,
PLO2, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5,
LL1)
3. Plan a lesson including activities Lecture Lesson plan
and methods of assessment to Tutorial Examination
teach grammar in the primary Workshop
classroom based on the current Presentation
X X
Malaysian English Language ICT skills
syllabus for primary schools in line
with 21st Century learning. (C6,
PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL1)
4. Present a grammar lesson in Tutorial Simulated
groups.(C6, A2, PLO4, PLO5, Simulated teaching
PLO8,CS3, TS1, EM3) X X X teaching
Groupwork
ICT skills
5. Write a reflection on the Tutorial Reflection on
implementation of a grammar Discussion Simulated
X X
lesson. (C6, A2, PLO3, PLO6, Teaching
CTPS5, LL2)
Lecture Lesson plan
Tutorial Teaching-learning
Q & A session materials
Simulated Simulated
TOTAL teaching teaching
X X X X X X Reflection on
Group work
Simulated
Presentation Teaching
ICT skills Examination

Panel Members:

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No. Name Academic Qualification
1 Aslam Khan Bin Samahs Khan Bachelor of Arts Hons modern English studies,
University of Wales College of Cardiff, United Kingdom
M Sc TESL
University Putra Malaysia

2 Laila Hairani Binti Abdullah Sanggura M.Ed (Management and Language Teaching)
University of Bristol, UK.
B. Ed TESL
Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor
Certificate of Teaching (Credit) (English Studies and Arts
Education)
MPSI, Tg. Malim, Perak.

3 Fazlinah Binti Said M.Ed (Curriculum and Instruction)

University of Houston, USA
B. Ed TESL
University of Exeter, UK

4 Hamidah binti Samsudin M Ed Testing & Evaluation

University Malaya
Bachelor of Arts( Hons) English Language & Literature Studies
University Science Malaysia
Certificate of Teaching (English Studies)
Maktab Perguruan Perempuan Melayu

External Consultants:

No. Name Designation University/Division

1 Ass. Prof. Dr Abu Bakar bin Hj Associate Professor Faculty of Education,
Ibrahim Universiti Teknologi Mara

2 Ym Tunku Ireneza Marina binti Assistant Director Curriculum Development Centre,

Tunku Mazlan Kuala Lumpur
3 Hasneeda binti Mohd Sarip Master Trainer (Primary Sk Putrajaya Precinct 16 (2),
Education) Wilayah Persekutuan

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