Can teachers ever expect to read essays by their students that actually show a mastery of some English grammar?
2007-03-17 17:20:52 · 9 answers · asked by sokrates 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Should instructors lower their grammatical expectations? Absolutely not. Conversation, texting, IMing, emailing, etc. is one thing. Academic writing is completely different.
Can teachers ever expect to read essays by their students that actually show a mastery of English grammar? I would certainly hope so. If we have given up on quality work that shows an understanding of academic conventions, then there really is no point of teaching, learning, or demonstrating knowledge.
2007-03-17 17:33:39 · answer #1 · answered by jengirl9 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not...for where else will they be hammered/bombarded with grammar lessons? On the contrary, it must be intensified by figuring out how to attack the problem and devise the best, if not sure-fire, solution to this worsening scenario. The media, I am afraid, is not helping much.
To Douglas, you should not be glad just because you are not a teacher. As educated "global citizens," we must promote shared responsibility, The attitude should be something that will show your concern because education, per se, is a damn serious business. You can do your share in your own little way. You don't need to be an educator. Peace!
2007-03-18 01:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by Jobs4u 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Instead, I feel essays should be graded based on the skills recently learned--not ALWAYS holistically, depending on the grade level.
If the student is in High school or college, then a teacher can expect some level of mastery in the English language--and grade accordingly.
2007-03-18 00:28:00 · answer #3 · answered by Teacher Man 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I hope so.
I really worry about the standards of literacy, especially when you see the appalling spelling and grammar on this site.
their, there, they're - people just don't seem to know the difference, or just don't care.
As for text message talk, it's baffling.
Why write ur? How much time does it save instead of writng your, or you're.
As for capital letters, there are kids on this site who appear never to have heard (or should I say herd) of them.
I am glad I'm not a teacher, as I think I'd spend my day in tears.
2007-03-18 00:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think it's helpful to students to have teachers lower expectations. I think it's much better to adapt teaching methods to improve skill and understanding. Everyone can achieve.
2007-03-18 02:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can a boss for whom you have written a paragraph for a job ap ever ignore poor grammar ? Not usually, so that is the goal, altho I will say when I taught 4th grade, I only graded for grammar when it was what we were studying, in social studies and such as long as I knew they knew the answer, I gave them full credit.
2007-03-18 02:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There's usually one or two in every bunch, right? Save those for last so you can end on a positive note. I don't think we should lower our expectations- I think we should try harder to correct the problems we see.
2007-03-18 14:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, grammar is important, but unless it is really grotesque, most profs go for content and knowledge of subject matter.
2007-03-18 04:19:24 · answer #8 · answered by curlygirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
problematic issue. browse using google or bing. it might help!
2014-11-12 04:36:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋