Teaching materials in EIL
steps for supplementing materials
conclusion
introduction
practices and principles an EIL framework
traditional practices and principles
teachers should rely on teaching materials to introduce linguistic and cultural diversity of English
evaluation, selection, development of teaching materials
textbooks serves as a source of input
teaching materials are systematic description of techniques to be used in classroom teaching
traditional materials focus on Standard varieties of language
English is a language with multiple norms and diverse systems
The language of Inner-Circle users
Adequate exposure to other varieties
a wide variety of Englishes to choose, depending on the goal of the curriculum
materials should represent both native and non-native speakers
culture holdes a legitimate space in language teaching
curriculum, methodology, materials should be appropriate for local context
Does teaching material meet the needs of learners?
materials should fill the gaps
where? with whom and for what purposes will they need English?
other textbooks and prepacked materials
Audio-visuals: CD, DVD, movie clips
media: newspapers, news scripts
official websites: countries, cities, international organizations
factors to be addressed
practicality of the textbooks
what makes good teaching material in general