 Breen and Candlin’s Framework (1987) – The Task-Based Approach to

Language Teaching

 Dougill’s Framework (1987) - Material Evaluation

 Littlejohn’s Framework for Analyzing Materials (1998)

Level 1: ‘What is there’

• statements of description

• physical aspects of the materials

• main steps in the instructional sections

‘objective description’

Level 2: ‘What is required of users’

• subdivision into constituent tasks

• an analysis of tasks: What is the learner expected to do?

Who with? With what content?

'’subjective analysis’

Level 3: ‘What is implied’

• deducing aims, principles of selection and sequence

• deducing teacher and learner roles

• deducing demands on learners’ process competence

‘subjective inference’
 Cunningsworth’s checklist (1984) book evaluation checklist . Cunningsworth’s checklist for
evaluation and selection contains 45 questions, covering criteria such as aims, design, language content,
skills, and methodology, as well as practical considerations such as cost and obtainability.

 Grant’s Evaluation Criteria (1987) - GRANT EVALUATION CRITERIA All grant proposals will be
evaluated based upon the following criteria: 1. Fit with the Foundation’s Mission, Vision, Values and
Investment Areas 2. Organizational Capacity Clear mission, vision and strategy. Strong track record of
service to the community. Strong leader ship and management. Engaged board of directors.
Commitment to collaboration and learning. Sound financial management. 3. Soundness of Project
Evidence of sound methodology. Project reflects knowledge of the field, target populations and the local
community. Clear plan for implementation. Sufficient staffing and partnerships to ensure success.
Appropriate budget. 4. Potential for Impact Clear, realistic, measurable goals and outcomes. Clear plan
for how goals and outcomes will be achieved.