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SELECTING AND DEVELOPING TEACHING/LEARNING MATERIALS
Computer mailing list Web pages on the internet Television (e.g. Astro Tutor TV) Radio Newspaper Magazines Advertisements Any other types of printed materials that is suitable. For ideas and activities for instruction or learning. Give teachers rationales for what they do. Allwright emphasizes that materials control learning and teaching. ONeill emphasizes that they help learning and teaching. Textbook Video Audiotapes Computer software Video cameras Visual aids picture cards word cards posters OHP PowerPoint presentation Instructional media
HOWWHATWHY
CLASS SIZE introduce the topic in a lecture. break the students into smaller groups where they can discuss the topic. -Roam the classroom during these small- Then discuss results or problems lecture-style.
SKILL LEVELS OF STUDENTS Cooperative learning, learning centers, discussion and direct instruction suitable for homogenous groups of students. -For varied skill levels, teacher needs to choose different instructional methods.
Factors Influencing the Selection of Instructional Methods for Learners
TOPIC
Teachers need to consider how each topic would be taught because different topics need different approach to be taught most effectively
INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD
Use instructional methods to keep your students' interest and keep your teaching dynamic. If you always use the same instructional method, students may feel bored.
SELECTING & DEVELOPINGESL TEACHING MATERIALS
STUDENTS LEVELFirst screen all students with a simple English test to ascertain their level then selecting the appropriate level of materials.
STUDENTS AGEMatch the material to the interests someone of the student's age might expect to have.
LEARNING STYLEOnce teacher knows their pupils, T can start to pick up on his strong and weak points. Once you know which type of learner a student is, you can focus your materials to his style
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CLASS SIZEThe materials will also differ depending on whether you are teaching one-on-one, a class of three or four or a class of 25.
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SPECIFIC PURPOSETeacher should know the purpose of pupils learning ESL so that the materials should mimic real situations the person is likely to encounter.
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SELECTING MATERIALS FORESL CLASSROOM
Evaluate your overall class objectives. If the class is exam-based, such as a UPSR then test preparation course books will be a priority.
Assess your students learning objectives.
Narrow down your choices based on the specific skills and learning levels of your students.
Select books and materials developed for specific genres, to teach students who are focused on learning English for a specific purpose
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Take into account teachers needs and teaching objectives. Assess whether there is enough variation of activities and exercises to cover the key aspects of listening, reading and speaking.
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