On the effectiveness of options in grammar teaching: translating
theory and research into classroom practice.ABSTRACT For many
years the role of gntmmar instruction in foreign language
pedagogy has been subjeet to considerable controversy. Apart
from generating a diversity of theoretical positions and models,
the issue has resulted in a number of empirical investigations,
which have clearly demonstrated that teaching grammar is
helpful, or even neeessary, as it not only accelerates the
process of language development but also leads to higher levels
of ultimate achievement. In addition to contributing to our
knowledge concerning the effectiveness of formal instruction,
the studics conducted to date have enabled researchers to
suggest preliminary guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of
standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in
the performance of certain tasks. concerning the choice of
grammatical gram·mat·i·cal 1. Of or relating to grammar. 2.
Conforming to the rules of grammar: a grammatica