An Analysis of Teaching Materials<\/p>\n
Task:
\u2022 Choose an ESL\/EFL coursebook\/textbook (at beginner, intermediate or advanced level, Student\u2019s Book ONLY). Your task then is to critically
analyse the coursebook\/textbook to find out what underlying theories and principles are being followed by the coursebook\/textbook writers in
relation to second language learning\/teaching and syllabus design.
\u2022 Include the following in your analysis and discussions:
? An overview of how the materials are organized (e.g., through themes, grammar, function etc.)
? Focused analysis: you can choose to focus on certain aspects of material design that relate to second language learning\/teaching and
syllabus design, for instance, what general second language learning and teaching theories and principles are evident (e.g.,
behaviourist, Krashen\u2019s 5 Hypotheses etc), what aspects of language performance are emphasised (e.g., linguistic, sociolinguistic
competence etc.).
? Critical evaluation of the material you have chosen: examine the suitability of the material for the target learners based on relevant
second language learning and teaching theories and principles.<\/p>\n
Criteria:
1. Understanding of theories and principles in second language learning\/teaching and material design
2. Data collection and display for the analysis task
3. Material evaluation
4. Presentation format<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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