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Noam Chomsky Writes to Mrs. Davis about Grammar and Education.
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English Education, 1984
In a personal letter, Chomsky suggests that while the study of grammar has little detectable effect on writing ability, it can, as a branch of science, help students learn how (and why) to think about hard and intriguing questions and to develop natural curiosity. (HOD)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Theories, Linguistics, Traditional Grammar
In Defense of Grammar.
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Davis, Frederica – English Education, 1984
Relating to her own experiences and to her reading of "Language and Mind" by Noam Chomsky, the author argues for the teaching of traditional grammar. (HOD)
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Elective Courses, Elementary Secondary Education, English Teacher Education