Program Overview

English Grammar for Teachers

This course covers basic concepts of English grammar that teachers should ideally possess. It discusses how grammar is taught in the national curriculum for England.

Course Overview

The new national curriculum requires school teachers to teach English grammar, starting in primary school. On this online course, participants will learn about grammatical subject knowledge that is required for the national curriculum, and explore ways of teaching it that are engaging and fun for students.

Target Audience

The course is designed to help primary and secondary school teachers who:

• feel uncertain about their knowledge of grammar and want to improve their confidence in teaching it
• want to be able to teach English grammar in a fun and engaging way
• want to refresh their knowledge of English grammar

Course Content

The course covers the key concepts of English grammar as laid out for each key stage in the national curriculum. It is ideal for those who:

• are new to English grammar
• feel uncertain about their knowledge of grammar
• have taught for years, but might need guidance on new or revised terminology and concepts

Course Format

The course is available online and can be taken at the participant's own pace. It is also offered on a separate platform for those who prefer to learn in a different environment or wish to revise and strengthen their knowledge.

Course Schedule

The online course is scheduled from 09:30 - 12:30.