LTM and the very big picture

LTM and the very big picture

1. 1. Introduction

   • In this part, the author explains that the sociocultural context influences the teaching practicum
     • Including the teaching- learning materials, considered as "propositions for action in the classroom".

2. 2. ELT materials: the 1950s to the 1980s

   • 2.1 The 1950s/60s and the cold war
     • English language learning was a real concern for the USA against
       • • In order to keep up with technological developments in the rest of the world.
       • By means of behavevioristic teaching methods
   • 2.2 The late 1960s to the late 1970s
     • New humanistic approaches to ELT appeared
       • Suggestopedia
       • Silent way
       • Natural Approach
   • 2.3 The 1970s to the mid 1980s
     • New approach: CLT
       • Takes into acconunt the indiviadual needs, learning styles and preferences

3. 4. Conclusion

   • Resisting to materials marketing is mandatory for learners and teachers since uniformity ignores issues inherent to specific contexts

4. 3. New imperatives on materials design: the mid 1980s onwards

   • 3.1 McDonaldization
     • The interaction between the teacher and the learners is already established through teaching materials such as the coursebooks.
   • 3.2 Neoliberalism
     • Language certification has demanded the creation of materials for this porpuse.
       • Increasing the competence among enterprises and institutes in the global marketing

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