English Education Insights

Do We Still Need Grammar?

Grammar. It is, arguably, one of the most contentious parts of the English Curriculum. So much so, I decided to write my Master's dissertation on the teaching of grammar in secondary schools. In particular, I chose to focus my research on supporting pupils who were (at the time of conducting the research) eligible for Pupil Premium, and their feelings and confidence towards a closely related part of the English curriculum: creative writing.

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