Visualizations in grammar education
From theory to practice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21590101 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Agnes Strandberg (0000-0002-6461-2212, Luleå University of Technology, corresponding author), Mari Nygård (0000-0002-4100-4855, Department of Teacher Education, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 196-215 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Language and Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0950-0782 • E-ISSN: 1747-7581 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09500782.2025.2504463 |
| OpenAlex | W4410563545 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 28 |
The aim of the present paper is to explore, describe and discuss the pedagogical content knowledge of visualizations as representations of grammatical structure. We first illuminate how visualizations are commonly employed in grammatical theory. Secondly, we present a case study where visualizations were adapted to scaffold upper secondary students’ (age 15–17) understanding of grammatical structures in the language classroom. The analyses are founded on two theoretical pillars: the theory of transformation processes as part of pedagogical content knowledge, and theorization of visualizations as found in the field of mathematics and science education. The results show that logical and visual thinking in grammar theory are closely connected and interdependent, as visualizations are used to represent logic of generalizations and patterns. The case study further indicates that simplified representation in the form of visualizations, such as colors and simplified field schemes of sentence structure, can facilitate students’ ability to observe and generalize grammatical structure. By transforming content into learning by using visualizations, students can be scaffolded in their comprehension of abstract grammatical concepts. Finally, the paper discusses instructional strategies that teachers must consider when integrating visualizations into the language classroom
Grammar · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Phrase structure rules · Sociology · Computer Science · Discourse Analysis in Language Studies · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Philosophy · Psychology · Second Language Acquisition and Learning
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Three Approaches to Qualitative Content Analysis
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |