Perspectives on Language Learning Materials Development

Perspectives on Language Learning Materials Development
Title Perspectives on Language Learning Materials Development PDF eBook
Author Freda Mishan
Publisher Peter Lang
Pages 300
Release 2010
Genre Education
ISBN 9783039118632

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Language learning materials development remains a surprisingly under-supported aspect of language teaching. This book constitutes a much-needed resource in the area, aiming to support and advance the craft of materials design. The volume offers a snapshot of the contemporary influences on language learning materials development from diverse perspectives around the globe. These influences include the demands of teaching ESOL in Britain and Ireland, the impact of Corpus Linguistics, the needs of young learners and of diverse worldwide audiences, the development of intercultural competence, as well as the integration of L2 acquisition research. Contributors to the volume are drawn from a broad range of teaching, research and materials development backgrounds. The book includes some chapters based on papers given at the MATSDA (Materials Development Association) 2008 conference.

Issues in Materials Development

Issues in Materials Development
Title Issues in Materials Development PDF eBook
Author Maryam Azarnoosh
Publisher Springer
Pages 226
Release 2016-03-22
Genre Education
ISBN 9463004327

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Issues in Materials Development provides readers with theoretical foundations and practical aspects of designing materials for EFL/ESL contexts. It starts with discussing some basic and preliminary principles of materials design followed by scrutinizing critical issues in materials development in an objective and systematic way. This ranges from considering learners’ needs, adopting, adapting, selection, and gradation of materials to the specific focus of the book on developing various types of materials for the four language skills, pronunciation, ESP vocabulary, and computer assisted language learning materials. Authenticity of materials to be designed and the inclusion of affective factors to develop motivating materials to engage language learners, in addition to features of materials design at a universal level are other areas to read about. This book finally tries to open new horizons and possible futuristic approaches to improve today’s ELT materials.

Materials Development in Language Teaching

Materials Development in Language Teaching
Title Materials Development in Language Teaching PDF eBook
Author Brian Tomlinson
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 473
Release 2011-04-07
Genre Education
ISBN 0521762855

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Comprehensively revised and updated to take account of the impact of technology on the field of materials development

SLA Research and Materials Development for Language Learning

SLA Research and Materials Development for Language Learning
Title SLA Research and Materials Development for Language Learning PDF eBook
Author Brian Tomlinson
Publisher Routledge
Pages 367
Release 2016-05-20
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 131760802X

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SLA Research and Materials Development for Language Learning is the only book available to focus on the interaction between second language acquisition theory and materials development for language learning. It consists of contributions written by experts in SLA, experts in materials development, researchers who have expertise in both fields, and introductions and conclusions by the editor. The book is organized into four major sections – position statements; materials driven by SLA theory; evaluations of materials in relation to SLA theory; and proposals for action – that offer a diverse range of perspectives while maintaining a cohesive and comprehensive overview on the subject. This book is ideal for post-graduate courses in applied linguistics and second language acquisition and for researchers interested in the relationship between SLA and materials development.

Creativity and Innovations in ELT Materials Development

Creativity and Innovations in ELT Materials Development
Title Creativity and Innovations in ELT Materials Development PDF eBook
Author Dat Bao
Publisher Multilingual Matters
Pages 341
Release 2018-03-13
Genre Foreign Language Study
ISBN 1783099712

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This book brings together renowned scholars and new voices to challenge current practices in ELT materials design in order to work towards optimal learning conditions. It proposes ideas and principles to improve second language task design through novel resources such as drama, poetry, literature and online resources; and it maps out a number of unusual connections between theory and practice in the field of ELT materials development. The first section of the book discusses how innovative task-writing ideas can stretch materials beyond the current quality to make them more original and inspiring; the second part examines how different arts and technologies can drive innovation in coursebooks; the third section describes how teachers and learners can participate in materials writing and negotiate ways to personalize learning.

The Complete Guide to the Theory and Practice of Materials Development for Language Learning

The Complete Guide to the Theory and Practice of Materials Development for Language Learning
Title The Complete Guide to the Theory and Practice of Materials Development for Language Learning PDF eBook
Author Brian Tomlinson
Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Pages 416
Release 2017-07-17
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 111905477X

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The Complete Guide to the Theory and Practice of Materials Development for Language Learning provides undergraduate and graduate-level students in applied linguistics and TESOL, researchers, materials developers, and teachers with everything they need to know about the latest theory and practice of language learning materials development for all media. The past two decades have seen historic change in the field of language learning materials development. The four main drivers of that change include a shift in emphasis from materials for language teaching to language learning; evidenced-based development; the huge increase in digital delivery technologies; and the wedding of materials developed for the learning of English with those for other second or foreign languages. Timely, authoritative, and global in scope, this text represents the ideal resource for all those studying and working in the field of language learning.

Critical Perspectives on Language Teaching Materials

Critical Perspectives on Language Teaching Materials
Title Critical Perspectives on Language Teaching Materials PDF eBook
Author J. Gray
Publisher Springer
Pages 353
Release 2013-11-27
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 1137384263

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This Critical Perspectives on Language Teaching Materials brings together a collection of critical voices on the subject of language teaching materials for use in English, French, Spanish, German and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) classrooms.