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Teaching Materials in EIL. Aya Matsuda (2012) - Coggle Diagram
Teaching Materials in EIL. Aya Matsuda (2012)
The chapter begins with discussing the role of textbooks in language classrooms and cites Olstain & Dubin (1986), Bardovi-harlig (1996),Hino (1988) and so on to support its arguements.
Traditional Practices and Principles to develop a textbook
English is regarded to be language of Inner circle.
Focus on native and non-native speaker, where non-native speaker is limited to only learner's nationality
Focus on only Standard varieties of English, Worlsd Englishes were not included.
Focus on limited context, where only Englsih is taught to interact with people from the UK or the USA.
Practices and Principles for an EIL framework to be focused
Does the book include World Englishes?
Is the level of the book appropriate for my learners?
Does the book contain all language skills?
Criteria for evaluating teaching material
Appropriateness of variety of Englsih
Representation of other English varieties
Appropriateness of represented Culture
Variety of speakers
Appropriateness for local contexts
Steps for supplementing materials
Does the coursebook meet the needs of learners?
What are the Needs of Learners?
How to fill the gaps?
Possible sources for supplemetary material
Internet videos, audios...
Other textbooks and pre-packaged sources
Newspapers and news scripts
Official websites
Personal websites
Conclusion - The chapter discusses selection cretirea for language textbooks and emphasizes the diversity of sociolinguistic features that learners should be informed. This prepares them to effectively communicate in global arena.