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Any systematic description of the techniques and exercises to be used in classroom teaching
The key in developing sound materials is to ensure that they are described and organized well
enough so that teachers can use them with no confusion and with a minimum of preparation
time
As a field it studies the principles and procedures of the design, implementation and evaluation
of language teaching materials (Tomlinson 2001 : 66)
Anything done by materials developers or teachers to facilitate the learning of the language
(teaching)
A conscious process which consists of the committing to memory of information relevant to
what is being learned (learning)
Anything which is done by writers, teachers or learners to provide sources of language input and
to exploit those sources in ways which maximize the likelihood of intake
The supplying of information about and/or experience of the language in ways designed to
promote language learning
INTRODUCTION (Continuation)
Teaching materials are one of the most crucial components in most language programs since…
They generally serve as the basis for much of the language input learners
Receive
They provide what should be learnt and practiced in a 4 walled environment.
The may serve as a form of teaching training, particularly for the inexperienced teachers.
FORMS OF MATERIALS
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Process
USEFULNESS OF AUTHENTICITY
“It takes energy and creativity to devise authentic contexts and meaningful interaction, but with the help
of a storehouse of teacher resource materials, it can be done.”
CRITICS
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