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Eng 109 - Preparation and Evaluation of Instructional Materials: The Materials Preparation Cycle
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Preparation and Evaluation of Instructional
Materials
ENG 109
Instructional materials are a key component in most
language programs.It generally serve as the basis for much of the language input
learners receive and the language practice that occurs
in the classroom.
Instructional materials can be:a) printed materials such as
books, workbooks, worksheets or readers
b) non-printed materials such as cassette or audio materials, videos or computer-based materials
c) materials that comprise both printed and non-printed sources such as self-access materials and materials on the internet
Dudley-Evans and St. John (1998, 170-171) suggest that for teachers of ESP courses, materials serve the following functions:• as a source of language• as a learning support• for motivation and stimulation• for reference
Authentic Materials
VersusCreated Materials
Authentic Materials - refers to the use in teaching of texts, photographs, video selections, and other teaching resources that were not specially prepared for pedagogical purposes.
Created Materials - refers to textbooks and other specially developed instructional resources.
Some have argued that authentic materials are
preferred over created materials because they contain authentic language and reflect real-world
uses of language compared with the contrived content of much
created materials.
Advantages claimed for authentic materials are (Phillips and Shettlesworth 1978; Clarke 1989; Peacock 1997):• They have a positive effect on learner motivation.• They provide authentic cultural information about the target culture.• They provide exposure to real language.
• They relate more closely to learners' needs.
• They support a more creative approach to teaching.
In both materials development and classroom teaching, the goal
is to develop a sequence of activities that leads teachers and learners through a learning route that is at an appropriate level of
difficulty, is engaging, that provides both motivating and
useful practice.
Good materials should (Rowntree 1997, 92):• arouse the learners' interest• remind them of their earlier learning• tell them what they will be learning next• explain new learning content to them• relate these ideas to learners' previous learning• get learners to think about new content
• help them get new feedback on their learning• encourage them to practice• make sure they know what they are supposed to be doing• enable them to check their progresshelp them to do better
Input - refers to anything that initiates the learning process and that students respond to in some way in using the material.
Different Kinds of Materials for Language
Subjects• Grammar materials• Listening materials• Reading materials• Writing materials• Speaking materials• Materials that are available on the Internet
The MaterialsPreparation
Cycle
PREPARE A WORKING OUTLINE
(SYLLABUS)
EXAMINING EXISTING
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
ARRANGING OR
MODIFYING EXISTING
MATERIALSPREPARING
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
SELECTING OR
PREPARING LEARNER
ACTIVITIES
PREPARE A WORKING OUTLINE (SYLLABUS)
• It is based on the instructional strategy.• It is based on measurable, sequenced performing objectives.• It should be based on the instructional event.
EXAMINING EXISTING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
• You can use existing instructional materials, if they fit your strategy - this saves up a lot of time and money.
ARRANGING OR MODIFYING EXISTING MATERIALS
• Secure copyright.• Arrange materials to cater to your needs.
PREPARING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
• Two types of activities exist:Individual or Group
SELECTING OR PREPARING LEARNER ACTIVITIES
• Almost any type of experience can be transformed into an individual learning activity, if:
1. Outcomes are specified in advance.2. Outcomes can be compared to pre-established performance objectives.3. The experience meets learner and instructor needs.
THANK YOUAND
GOD BLESS!
BSE 3A – EnglishMariano Quinto Alarilla
Polytechnic College