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Materials Evaluation

Materials Evaluation. EL441 Introduction to the YL classroom Dr Nil üfer Demirkan-Jones ELTC Spring 2007, Session 8. Working with a course book. The course book provides the teacher with a well thought out programme a source of practical teaching ideas

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Materials Evaluation

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  1. Materials Evaluation EL441 Introduction to the YL classroom Dr Nilüfer Demirkan-Jones ELTC Spring 2007, Session 8 NDJ / 09.03.2007

  2. Working with a course book • The course book provides the teacher with • a well thought out programme • a source of practical teaching ideas • a range of materials for efficient preparation • The course book offers the learner • a focus • a sense of security • support for independent study NDJ / 09.03.2007

  3. Course materials • Core components • Pupil’s Book • Activity Book • Teacher’s Guide • Class Cassettes • Supplementary components • Flashcards • Posters • Student’s Cassettes • Test Book • Picture Dictionary • Video Cassette NDJ / 09.03.2007

  4. Learner factors • Age • Cultural background • Cognitive maturity • Interests • Needs NDJ / 09.03.2007

  5. Teacher factors • Professional background • Native or non-native teachers • Experience in a given context • Typical workload • Way of working • Difficulties and interests • Access to professional development NDJ / 09.03.2007

  6. Institutional and contextual factors • Number and frequency of hours devoted to English • Integration of English into curriculum • Guidelines • Resources available for teachers and learners • Restrictions regarding space and furniture NDJ / 09.03.2007

  7. Initial criteria • Pupils’ profile • Age • Class size • Learning context • Course length • Learning focus • Balance of language syllabus • Learning skills • Cross-curricular content NDJ / 09.03.2007

  8. Initial criteria cont. • Timing • of whole course • of a unit • Factual details • Cost • Availability • Style • Page lay-out • Use of illustrations NDJ / 09.03.2007

  9. Detailed criteria • Unit organisation • Lay-out, sequencing, revision/reference pages • Language load per unit • New language load / recycling of language • Skills • Equal emphasis on skills • Range of activity types • Pupil interaction / independent work NDJ / 09.03.2007

  10. Suggested reading • Brewster J, Ellis G, Girard D (2002) The Primary English Teacher ‘s Guide. Harlow: Penguin English Guides • Cameron L (2001) Teaching languages to young learners. Cambridge: CUP • Halliwell S (1992) Teaching English in the Primary Classroom. Harlow: Longman.Chapter 4 • House, S.(1997) An Introduction to Teaching English to Young Learners. London: Richmond Publishing. Chapter 2 • Pinter, A. (2006) Teaching Young Learners Oxford: OUP. Chapter 9 • Vale D. & Feunteun A (1995) Teaching Children English Cambridge: CUP NDJ / 09.03.2007

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