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Material Development (Question to ask when developing materials (What kind…
Material Development
Question to ask when developing materials
What kind of language use did the unit practise?
What specific learning outcomes did the material deliver?
Was there adequate scaffolding of tasks?
Did you experience any difficulties with any of the activities?
Would the material work with a mixed level class?
How engaging were the activities?
If you were to use this material, would you need to adapt or modify it?
What are the aims and objectives of the unit?
What syllabus strands does it contain?
What is the format or structure of the unit and how is it organised?
What different kinds of exercises or activities does the unit contain?
What is the purpose of each exercise?
Reviewing overall design
Theme of unit
learning outcome
syllabus component
material sequencing
design resources used
progression reflection used
grouping arrangement used
Time requirement
Things to consider
Time consumption
Material appropriateness
Cultural prior knowledge requirement
Cost
Amount needed for class size
Advantages
Form of motivation for students to learn
encourage reading and information seeking
keep up-to-date with current issues
contribute in overcoming cultural barriers
Leverage student interest
Disadvantages
May contain randomness in grammar
Vocabulary and language used may not be relevant
daunting mixture of known and unknown text
Difficult or unsuitable level of text
Importance
authentic learning
authentic and current usage
authentic record of usage in older times
Types of material
Task authenticity
simulated task authenticity or non-academic tasks
minimal or incidental task authenticity considered as academic tasks
Input authenticity
Genuine
Altered
Adapted
Stimulated
Minimal . incidental