Materials, technological resources and methodology

This video summarizes the role of materials within curriculum.

The Role of Materials within the ELT Curriculum Language learning materials are usually associated with course books. However, Halim and Halim (2016) claim that materials are not limited to mere textbooks. They assert that materials can be “anything used by teachers or learners to facilitate the learning of a language” (p. 634). Materials play a crucial role in the creation of effective teaching and learning environments. Thus, they are of significant importance in the language learning process (Nuñez and Téllez, 2009). According to Halim and Halim (2016), there exist two different ways of approaching the use of materials: adaptation and adoption. On the one hand, materials adaptation is “the application of some strategies to make the textbook more effective and flexible” (p. 634). Hence, adjusting and/or changing some parts or a complete course book represents adaptation of that material. Núñez and Téllez (2016) discuss the importance of reflective practice in the adapta...

Checklist 1: Materials design The material... Yes No 1 is contextualized to the curriculum it is intended to address 2 is contextualized to the experiences, realities and first languages of the learners 3 is contextualized to topics and themes that provide meaningful, purposeful uses for the target language 4 stimulates interaction 5 is generative in terms of language 6 encourages learners to develop learning skills and strategies 7 allows for a focus on form  8 allows for a focus on function 9 offers opportunities for integrated language use 10 is authentic 11 links to each other to develop a progression of skills, understandings and language items 12 is physically attractive 13 is user friendly 14 is durable  15 has appropriate instructions 16 is flexible 17 can be reproduced Checklist 2: Materials adaptation Criteria for adapting material Yes No ...