Misconceptions and Difficulties in the Acquisition of Metalinguistic Knowledge.

Myhill, Debra

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ERIC Number: EJ616509

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Publication Date: 2000

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Misconceptions and Difficulties in the Acquisition of Metalinguistic Knowledge.

Myhill, Debra

Language and Education, v14 n3 p151-63 2000

Describes the outcomes of an investigation into the misconceptions and difficulties encountered when learning grammar. The study is based on evidence collected from a class of 12-year-olds who were engaged in a work scheme focusing on grammar, and two cohorts of PGCE English students undertaking an intensive grammar course. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, English, Foreign Countries, Grammar, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Language Acquisition, Metalinguistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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