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Basic Considerations in Materials Design and Evaluation 1
A Materials Selection Dilemma 1
Some Challenging Questions 2
Materials, Resources, Technology, and Medium: Some Definitions 3
Authentic Materials 3
Selecting Published Materials 4
Teacher-Made Materials 5
Student-Generated Materials 5
Selecting Materials for Your Syllabus 5
Selecting Materials to Support Topics or Themes 7
Criteria for Developing and Evaluating Materials 9
Textbooks 11
A Teacher's Tale 11
Some Challenging Questions 12
Textbooks as Language Teaching Materials 13
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Textbooks in Language Teaching 13
The Uses of Textbooks in Language Teaching 14
Criteria for Textbook Selection 14
Asessing the Syllabus in a Textbook 15
Assessing Methodology in Textbooks 17
Assessing Presentation and Practice of New Language in Textbooks 18
Assessing Personalization in Textbooks 18
Assessing Grammar Coverage in Multiskills Textbooks 19
Assessing Pronunciation Coverage in Textbooks 20
Assessing Vocabulary Coverage in Textbooks 20
Coverage of the Four Skills 22
Assessing Variety in Textbooks 22
Assessing Grading in Textbooks 23
Assessing Meaningful Context 23
Considering Textbooks Series 24
Watching for -isms and Stereotyping in Textbooks 24
Watching for Language and Cultural Relevancy in Textbooks 24
Assessing Self-Directed Learning in Textbooks 25
Assessing Literacy Level in a Textbook 25
Inclusion of Supplementary Materials in Textbooks 25
Assessing Specialized Types of Textbooks 27
Adapting Textbooks 28
Examples of Textbook Adaptations 28
Copyright 34
Written Texts 35
Learning or Slacking Off? 35
Some Challenging Questions 36
Written Text as Language Teaching Material 36
Matching Text to Student 36
Knowing Your Teaching and Program Objectives 37
Students' Interests and Ages 38
Children's Literature for Adults 38
Students' Background Knowledge 39
Students' Reading Ability and English Language Proficiency Levels 40
Text Layout and Presentation 41
Linguistic Difficulty of the Text 42
Text Genre and Writing Style 42
Authentic versus Simplified Written Text 45
Selecting Books for Extensive Reading 46
Books in Students' Native Languages 47
Written Text on the Internet 47
Student-Generated Written Text 48
Teacher-Created Written Text 53
Using Written Text 54
Published Written Text 57
Newspapers 57
Other Published Materials 58
Developing Activities for Written Text 59
Copyright 59
Visual Aids: Pictures, Charts, and Realia 61
The Dual Identity of Language Teachers 61
Some Challenging Questions 62
The Importance of Visual Aids 62
Characteristics of Good Visuals 63
Types of Visual Aids and Their Uses 63
Drawings 64
Magazine Pictures 64
Sources 64
Selecting Pictures for a Picture File or Library 65
Classifying and Storing Pictures 65
Preparing Pictures 66
Activities for Using Drawings and Pictures 67
Developing Picture Activities for Teaching Meaning 67
Developing Picture Activities for Grammar and Vocabulary Practice 68
Developing Picture Activities for Practicing Descriptions 70
Developing Picture Activities for Writing 71
Developing Picture Activities for Problem-Posing 71
Picture Stories 72
Student-Found Pictures 73
Photographs 74
Flashcards 75
Preparation and Classification 75
Uses of Flashcards 75
Charts and Graphs 77
Wall Charts 77
Charts versus Board Drawings 80
Displaying Wall Charts and Pictures 80
Realia 80
Forms and Schedules 81
Post Office Items 82
Menus 82
Food and Related Items 82
Maps 83
Puppets and Toys 84
Cultural Artifacts 85
Collections of Objects 85
Rods 86
Key Visuals for Language and Content 87
Three Ideas for Developing Key Visuals 88
Developing Thinking Skills with Key Visuals 88
Thematic Webbing 89
Semantic Maps 90
Example of a Graphing Activity 91
Basic Classroom Resources 92
Learning to Teach with the Basics 92
Some Challenging Questions 93
What Are the Basic Classroom Resources? 93
The Board as Language Teaching Material 94
Advantages of the Board 94
Considerations in Board Selection and Use 95
Dividing the Board 95
Writing on the Board 96
Developing and Adapting Substitution Tables for the Board 97
Developing Simple Prompts on the Board 97
Developing and Adapting Dialogues on the Board 98
Developing and Adapting Drawings on the Board 99
Student Drawings on the Board 100
Developing Student Handwriting on the Board 100
Chart Paper as Language Teaching Material 100
Advantages of Chart Paper 100
Uses of Chart Paper 101
Other Types of Boards and Charts 101
Advantages of Other Types of Boards 101
Developing Uses for Other Types of Boards 101
Making Boards 101
Worksheets as Language Teaching Material 102
Why Develop Worksheets and Work Cards for Your Students? 103
Making Worksheets 103
Sample Worksheets 104
The Overhead Projector 121
Advantages of Using Overhead Projectors 121
General Considerations in Using Overhead Projectors 121
Activities with Overhead Projectors 123
The Power of Audiovisual 124
Audio as Language Teaching Material 124
Attributes of Audio CDs and Audiotapes 124
Types of Audio Material 125
Considerations in Selecting or Making Audio Recordings 127
Audio Listening Tasks 128
Language Labs 128
Advantages of Language Labs 128
Language Labs for Skills Development 129
Listening and Replying, and Free Speech 130
Video as Language Teaching Material 131
Attributes of Video Technology 131
Types of Recorded Video Material 131
Selecting Video Material 135
Options for Presenting Video 136
Activities with Video Material 136
Tips for Presenting Video 140
Video Recording Tips 140
Using Video Abroad 141
Copyright Restrictions Related to Audiovisual Material 142
Computers and the Internet 143
Computer Lab Blues 143
Some Challenging Questions 145
Introduction to Computers and Computer Materials 145
Advantages and Limitations of Using Computers and Computer-Based Materials 146
Call 149
CD-ROM Technology 149
Types of Call Programs 149
More on the Benefits and Drawbacks of Call Programs 153
The Teacher's Role 154
Integrating Call Material into Your Curriculum 155
Evaluating Call Materials 155
Designing Call Materials 156
The Internet 156
Online Interactive Technologies 158
E-Mail and Live Chat 158
Internet Tips 161
Tips to Get Students Started on the Internet 162
Sample Computer-Based Activities 162
Sample Online Conference Activity 163
Computer-Based and Internet-Based Testing 164
Project and Community Contact Materials 167
Tanya's Language Learning Highlights 167
Some Challenging Questions 168
Projects 168
The Benefits of Project and Community Contacts 168
Stages in Project Development 169
Evaluation Tools for Project Work 177
Materials and Equipment for Projects 178
Project Ideas 178
Adapting Projects to EFL Contexts 180
Service Learning: Another Kind of Project 180
Benefits of Service Learning 180
General Structure of a Service Learning Project 181
Examples of Service Learning 181
Resources for Service Learning 183
Small-Scale Community Contact Materials and Tasks 183
Scavenger and Information Hunts and Materials 183
The Community and School as Resources 185
Maps and Map-Related Tasks as Material for Community Contacts 187
Pictures and Realia as Material for Community Contacts 189
Radio and Television as Material for Community Contacts 190
Telephone as Material for Community Contacts 190
Guest Speakers as Resources for Community Contacts 192
Other Possibilities 192
Resources Index 192
Major Publishers and Distributors of ELT Materials 193
Choosing Software 194
Computer Applications for Language Teaching and Learning 195
References 198
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