TOPIC 3: Selection And Adaptation Of Materials And Activities

TOPIC 3: Selection And Adaptation Of Materials And Activities

1. Criteria for Evaluation of Materials

   • Criteria for Material Selection
     • MUST match the goals and objectives of the syllabus or language programme
     • SHOULD be consistent with the teaching-learning situation/approach
     • The authenticity of the material
     • MUST suit the target audience - level/ability, need, interest, time
     • SHOULD be reasonably priced if cost is involved
     • SHOULD make learning easier
     • SHOULD create joy and interest in the learners
     • SHOULD be attractive, colorful and durable when applicable
   • Why Use Materials?
     • As a source of language
     • As a stimulus for students' production
     • As a record of learning

2. Principles of Materials Adaptation

   • Make dialogues communicative
   • Make learning activities relevant and purposeful
   • Meet the learners' needs, both external and psychological
   • Use models of real, authentic language
   • Factors to be Consider When Adapting Materials
     • Teachers SHOULD NOT adapt materials too casually
     • Materials deleted or added SHOULD NOT go beyond a reasonable proportion, otherwise consider alternative materials
     • Teacher SHOULD NOT adapt materials only to cater for the needs of exams or tests
   • Take account of the student as a person
   • Reduce anxiety by using from easy to more difficult materials
   • Provide a context for the student to listen and to talk about
   • Maintain a careful balance between accuracy and fluency
   • Able to provide good model for student to imitate
   • Provide appropriate stimuli for eliciting speech
   • Encourage learners to take reasonable risks in English

3. Devise Listening & Speaking Tasks Based On Selected Outcomes

   • Activities
     • Singing
     • Poems
     • Rhymes
     • Role Play
     • Drama
     • Dialogue
   • Answering Tips - Devising Tasks
     • List out activities
     • Give a sample of rhyme/song
     • Make sure it is student-centered
   • Answering Tips - Enhance Confidence
     • Give examples and describe how it will boost students' confidence
     • Students aware of their voice
     • Students develop cleaner, accurate and confident speech
     • Taps on imagination
     • Participate actively