Investigating Teachers’ English Grammar Teaching Methods: In Case Of Grade 9 English Teachers At Gindeberet Secondary School In Focus

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to investigate the methods employed by grade 9 English teachers to teach grammar. The study was focused on one government secondary school in West Shoa Zone, Gindeberet Woreda, specifically Gindeberet High School. The study participants were 82 grade 9 students and 8 teachers. The design of the study was descriptive. Both qualitative and quantitative data types were used to achieve the objective of the study. The data gathering instruments used were: questionnaire, classroom observation, interview and textbook analysis. The findings of the study indicated explanation of grammar rule as the major methods the teachers used to teach grammar. Another important finding of the study was grammar is to be taught to help the learners pass examination. The finding of the study also indicated that teachers are applying principle of grammar teaching technique focusing on giving exemplification due to their personal philosophy, time constraint, lacks of teaching facilities, the nature of national exam and so forth. The study was concluded by recommending the need for teachers to employ certain principles of a balanced approach to the teaching of grammar. The concerned bodies should provide the necessary supports and facilities for teachers