Conference
ATEG 2026: The Heart of Grammar
Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 20
Southern University at New Orleans
Registration is now open for ATEG 2026, and we welcome you to submit a proposal centered on our theme, The Heart of Grammar!
The heart of grammar is communication. How can we as grammar teachers inspire and empower our students to cultivate and refine their communication skills? The grammar classroom is a marvelous place for students to analyze others' ideas and to craft their own in powerful ways. So we want to learn how you are providing students with opportunities to take their communication skills to new levels!
We encourage you to share your bold ideas, effective strategies, and creative practices that promote a deeper understanding of grammar among students. Whether it’s through interactive activities, technology integration, or real-world applications, we want to hear how you are transforming grammar instruction while focusing on what really matters.
You might consider one or more of the following questions when developing your proposal:
How do you include grammar instruction in your classroom?
What are innovative methods you’ve implemented to make grammar instruction more engaging for students?
What are some creative activities or games that you use to teach grammar concepts?
How can we create a classroom environment that encourages students to take risks and experiment with grammar in their writing?
How do you address common misconceptions students have about grammar, and what strategies do you use to clarify these misunderstandings?
What role does collaborative learning play in teaching grammar, and how can peer feedback improve students' understanding of grammatical structures?
How can we connect grammar instruction to real-world writing situations to make it more relevant for students?
In what ways can technology be utilized to enhance grammar learning and practice in the classroom?
How can we incorporate multicultural perspectives into grammar instruction to reflect the diverse backgrounds of our students?
What assessments do you find most effective in measuring students’ understanding of grammar, and how do you use the results to inform your teaching?
How can we empower students to view grammar as a tool for self-expression rather than a set of rigid rules?
How can ATEG work as a community to support teaching grammar?
What really matters when it comes to the main goal of teaching grammar?
ATEG welcomes your proposals related to these questions and any other topic or issue that connects to the them “The Heart of Grammar.” We look forward to convening at Southern University of New Orleans on June 19 – 20, 2026!