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Authentic Learning Example in Grammar Teaching:
“Teaching Gerundials with Lyrics”

Abstract

Various strategies and methods are used in the four basic skills acquisition process of Turkish

lesson. However, in the Turkish curriculum, besides the basic language skills, grammar teaching is also
among the acquisitions. Strategies and methods used in the acquisition of language skills and in grammar

teaching should be adapted to developing technology and changing conditions. In recent years, authentic
learning approach, which includes objects and real elements of life, has been used effectively in many

disciplines. The purpose of our study is to reveal how the teaching of the filaments in the Turkish

curriculum, in terms of the sentence, will be taught based on the authentic learning model. In authentic
learning, the events in daily life are brought to the classroom with a problem situation. Thanks to this

application, students' problem solving skills will improve, and at the same time, their interest in the
course will increase as they perform their own learning. Lyrics will be used as an authentic learning tool

in teaching grammar. As an 8th grade acquisition in the Turkish curriculum, T.8.3.9 - Understands the

functions of gerundials in the sentence. In the 8th grade, our authentic learning practice will be used in
order to teach this subject, which is learned for the first time, and the gains of the subject more

effectively. Considering the characteristics of the students' age and developmental periods, it is evaluated
that song lyrics will contribute to the learning process. The achievements in the Turkish Lesson

Curriculum prepared with a thematic approach are grouped under four basic language skills for each
grade eighth level. The use of lyrics as an authentic learning application in the process of teaching the

actual subject at the grade level effectively was discussed in our study. After this study, it is predicted

that other grammar subjects and acquisitions will be gained in the literature with different methods and
techniques based on this learning model.

Keywords: Grammar teaching, authentic learning, gerundials.

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