The role of teachers’ instructional strategies on the teaching of grammar in English as a second language

Abstract

Using qualitative multiple case study research design, emanates from constructivist worldview, this study explores the role of teachers’ instructional strategies on the teaching of grammar in English as a second language. Data were collected through interview schedule and field notes in which a criterion purposeful sampling technique was used to select 40 teachers from 40 schools. Data analysis was conducted using thematic analysis, typological analysis and content analysis using Atlas.ti and MAXQDA. The study found that instructional strategies play important roles on the teaching of grammar. Teachers should study and learn the application of instructional strategies, apply strategies to optimise success and enhance the teaching of grammar. Teachers should integrate elements of instructional strategies to support the teaching of grammar. Instructional strategies enhance and promote the teaching of grammar.

Keywords: Teachers instructional strategies, teaching of grammar

DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/18-2-03

Publication date: February 28^th 2026