Reflection #8

While direct instruction is necessary at times, I believe most of the instructional time should consist of meaningful interaction. As Brown (2007) discussed, students should use language, "productively and receptively, in unrehearsed contexts" (p. 241). I think grammar should be addressed both explicitly and implicitly. But, students will achieve grammatical and linguistic competence--as well as other competencies--when the focus is on "pragmatic, authentic, functional use of language for meaningful purposes" (Brown, 2007, p. 241).