Not Your Typical Grammar Instruction: An Interview with Patty McGee

Join Nadia and Jamie for an inspiring conversation with Patty McGee, a "traveling educator" who is on a mission to dismantle the shame often rooted in traditional grammar instruction. Moving past fill-in-the-blank worksheets, Patty shares how a mindset shift of treating grammar as a creative tool rather than a rigid set of rules can transform learning for students of all ages. Whether you’re an adult education instructor or just someone who’s ever felt the sting of the "grammar police," Patty’s innovative approach will leave you ready to trade in your red pen for a paintbrush. *Note: Don’t forget My Adult Ed Story, a continuous project that highlights the lived experiences and origin stories of adult education and literacy practitioners. Each story is unique, and the more we learn about each other, the stronger our network becomes. Please consider sharing your written or audio recorded story with us. If you would like to share your story, or if you have questions before you decide to share, please reach out to Nadia ([email protected]) or Jamie ([email protected]). You can also view all submitted stories at https://www.nmadulted.org/nmaea-podcast/my-adult-ed-story We look forward to growing this collection! Intro & outro music: Energetic Hip-hop by Skilsel Free for use under the Pixabay Content License