Improving literacy with grammar methods | Celebrating Impact

A decade of #research into the development of #writing in school-aged children led by Professor Debra Myhill has shaped national and international #policy, improved children's writing abilities and changed classroom practice.

What's the relationship between learning #grammar and learning how to be a better writer? A recent study working with 32 schools found that putting grammar into context and helping children to understand how grammatical choices can shape meaning, did help children improve their writing.

'It's about understanding how classrooms work, how teachers work, how children learn, and what's the best combination to make the best possible chance of children becoming really successful writers' - Professor Debra Myhill

This research is informing teaching resources and #education policy. Watch the video to learn more.

Professor Debra Myhill is winner of the 'Outstanding Impact in Society' category of the ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize 2014. The ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize recognises and rewards the successes of ESRC-funded #researchers achieving outstanding economic and societal impacts.

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