Name: Russel Anciano

Program, Year and Section: BSED-3A

Directions: Share your opinion about the emerging issues enumerated in our video lecture. Do it by
filling in the matrix below. Note: Read the Hands out/PDF book or online sources for details of search
issue.

Emerging Issues in
Materials Development Yes or No Why?

1. Should materials meet Yes Instructional materials must satisfy the

the needs and wants of requirements and preferences of students,
the learners, teachers, teachers, and administrators. It can increase
and administrators students' involvement and motivation in the
alongside standardization learning process when materials are made to
and conformity (theory, meet their individual needs and interests. It is
requirements, and the same for instructional resources that support
policies of the the teachers' goals and teaching philosophies.
government)? Administrators are also responsible for ensuring
that educational materials adhere to the
standards and requirements established by
educational policy. Striking a balance between
accommodating individual needs and upholding
standardization and conformity is nevertheless
crucial. Compliance with the standards
guarantees that students learn the relevant
information and abilities.
2. Should texts be Yes Materials like course books need to be authentic
authentic? or provide a real-world situation. Students can
retain more information and knowledge. Thus,
the text should be accurate, credible, and
reliable to help students and more interest.
3. Do learners need a Yes Learners need to have access to course
course books? materials. They offer curriculum-aligned practice
tasks, clear explanations, and well-structured
content. Course books can support learning,
assist students in reviewing material, and help
them be ready for tests. It's important to
remember that materials should utilize with
other learning tools like online resources, videos,
and interactive exercises. This collection of
resources helps improve learning and
accommodate various learning preferences.
4. Do learners need Yes Learners need published materials to expand
published materials? their skills and broaden their knowledge. Course

5. Should materials be
learning or acquisition
focused? (In here, please
select if it should be
learning focused or
acquisition focused or a
combination of both)
6. Should published
materials be censored?
7. Should materials be
driven by theory or
practice?
8. Should materials be
driven by syllabus moods,
learner needs or market
needs?
9. Should materials cater Cater for learner
for leaner expectations or
try to change them?
10. Should materials aim
for language
development only or
should they also aim for
personal and educational
books allow written works that help students to
develop their writing skills. Also, course books
play an essential role in developing the skills of
both teachers and learners.
Both Materials ought to be focused on learning and
acquisition. It is crucial because acquisition
concentrates on leveraging the learner's
subconscious mind to establish habits or skills
while learning concentrates on growing the
learner's conscious mind. For instance, when
learners study the Japanese language. Learners
can enunciate the language and apply sentence
structures. However, if the learners want to
increase their knowledge through their
subconscious mind, they will not master the
language they wish to study.
No Published materials should not censor because
learners should have to access materials online.
Learners have the right to access a wide range of
information and ideas.
Both It's essential to strike a balance between theory
and practice materials. Both components are
essentials to the learning process. The
conceptual foundation and understanding of the
subject are provided with theory. On the other
hand, the application and implementation of the
knowledge in practical situations are enabled by
practice. Therefore, it is not a question of one
being more crucial than the other but of how
they work best together.
Yes Materials, especially the curriculum, can be
adjusted to meet the needs of the pupils.
Materials should meet students' expectations
expectations rather than attempting to alter them. Due to
their varied backgrounds, the students had a
range of objectives and driving forces. By doing
this, we may encourage a pleasant learning
environment, boost engagement, expand
learners' knowledge, and develop their capacity
for critical thought.
Both Educational materials should aim for both
language development and personal
development. While language development is
essential for educational materials, it shouldn't
be the sole focus. Language development
development?
11. Should materials aim Yes
to contribute to teacher
development as well as
language learning?
involves improving students' reading, writing,
speaking, and listening. Educational materials
should provide experts for students to practice
and improve their language skills through
various activities, exercises, and authentic texts.
It helps learners to become effective
communicators and enhances their overall
language abilities. In integrating personal and
educational development into the materials,
students can't improve their language abilities;
they also develop essential life skills and values
that will benefit learners in their academic and
personal lives.
Materials should strive to support language
learning and teacher development by giving
instructors quality or sufficient materials. It may
help them advance professionally and gain
knowledge, confidence, and teaching abilities.
The experience of learning a language can be
improved when teachers have effective teaching
methods. Students may result in a more dynamic
and engaging learning environment. Therefore,
instructional materials must meet the needs of
both teachers and students.