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    The document provides a book report template for a course assignment. It instructs students to select a book from the recommended bibliography and write a report following the specified guidelines. An example book report is then provided, summarizing a book titled "Materials Development in Language" by Brian Tomlinson. The report summarizes the main topics of the book as discussing how to improve the suitability of language learning materials through principles of materials development, systematic evaluation, and collaboration between stakeholders. It notes what the student liked about the compilation approach but saw a weakness in the book's focus on textbooks' limitations rather than ways to address different learning styles. The report concludes the book is not relevant to the student's context.

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    The document provides a book report template for a course assignment. It instructs students to select a book from the recommended bibliography and write a report following the specified guidelines. An example book report is then provided, summarizing a book titled "Materials Development in Language" by Brian Tomlinson. The report summarizes the main topics of the book as discussing how to improve the suitability of language learning materials through principles of materials development, systematic evaluation, and collaboration between stakeholders. It notes what the student liked about the compilation approach but saw a weakness in the book's focus on textbooks' limitations rather than ways to address different learning styles. The report concludes the book is not relevant to the student's context.

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    Jose Fernando Nicholls
    The document provides a book report template for a course assignment. It instructs students to select a book from the recommended bibliography and write a report following the specified guidelines. An example book report is then provided, summarizing a book titled "Materials Development in Language" by Brian Tomlinson. The report summarizes the main topics of the book as discussing how to improve the suitability of language learning materials through principles of materials development, systematic evaluation, and collaboration between stakeholders. It notes what the student liked about the compilation approach but saw a weakness in the book's focus on textbooks' limitations rather than ways to address different learning styles. The report concludes the book is not relevant to the student's context.

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    In order to become familiar with some of the resources available for the module, complete a book report per session. Share this with other participants in this course by posting it on the web ct. or sending it by mail . First Deadline: _________________________________ Follow these guidelines: Check your assigned material on the list. Criteria for selection: - The title appears on the list of recommended bibliography - Consider your own background, interest or familiarity with topics covered in this book - the less familiar you are, the more appropriate the book 3. Go through the contents of the book and gather information to complete this template.

    01 Book Report No __ Title Author Publisher Year of publication Main topics / content Materials Development in Lnguage Brian Tomlinson Cambridge University Press 2nd edition 2011
    This book is a compilation of fifteen articles by renowned scholars in ELT and mainly discusses what can be done to improve the suitability of materials for the teaching and learning of second languages. Moreover the book goes over definitions of materials, their development and systematic evaluation,

    and its relation with research on SLA. Furthermore, the book presents a set of principles that should govern our decisions when choosing materials. Finally, it addresses teachers and students wants and beliefs, and brings up the importance of collaboration among all the stakeholders involved in materials development, namely: classroom teachers, researchers, university lecturers, teacher trainers, textbook writers and publishers.

    What I liked

    The compilation itself. By not being a single-handedly written, it provides a richer view and insight on materials development. Also the fact that this book seems to be written in plain English makes it even more compelling.

    Weaknesses

    Seems to be too heavily focused on todays textbooks weaknesses in addressing different learning styles,

    rather than showing ways in which this can be catered for.

    Relevance to the MEN TDP Course and state school teachers in your region. My overall impression

    Not relevant to my context

    Its a must-read, must-have.

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