How is pedagogical grammar defined in TESOL?
Thursday, 5:00 pm-5:45 pm, Salt Palace Ballroom C This presentation reports on the results of a survey of the pedagogical grammar course in the TESOL programs in the United States and Canada. Analysis of self-reporting questionnaires and course syllabi provides information about the inner workings of the course and how pedagogical grammar is defined in the TESOL field. Wendy Wang, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA; Cathy Day, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA Learner self-directedness and English language attainment Thursday, 5:00 pm-5:45 pm, Salt Palace Meeting Room 250F The presenter reports on a study exploring whether there is any relationship between Chinese tertiary EFL students’ self-directedness for language learning and their English language attainment. Zhengdong Gan, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Teaching our students to think critically Thursday, 5:00 pm-5:45 pm, Salt Palace Meeting Room 255C Many international students
