Developing Materials for Language Teaching

by Brian Tomlinson (Editor)

Overview

Tomlinson (Leeds Metropolitan U.) presents a collection of articles for classroom teachers and teachers in training covering the main aspects and issues in materials development for language learning. Written by 25 native and non-native speakers of English from 11 different countries, the text views current developments through the eyes of developers and users of materials throughout the world. The 31 essays are grouped into five sections; each section concludes with a commentary by Tomlinson. Coverage includes evaluation and adaptation of materials, principles and procedures of materials development, developing materials for target groups, developing specific types of materials, and training in materials development. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781474210539
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Brian Tomlinson is Professor of TESOL at Anaheim University, USA and Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Liverpool, UK. He has worked in Japan, Indonesia, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, the UK, Vanuatu and Zambia, and is Founder and President of the Materials Development Association (MATSDA).

Table of Contents

	List of Contributors	viii
	Preface	ix
	Introduction: Are Materials Developing?	1
Part A	Evaluation and Adaptation of Materials
Chapter 1	Materials Evaluation	15
Chapter 2	Selection of Materials	37
Chapter 3	A Coursebook is What It is because of What It has to Do: An Editor's Perspective	58
Chapter 4	Adapting Courses: A Critical View	72
Chapter 5	Adapting Classroom Materials	86
	Comments on Part A	101
Part B	Principles and Procedures of Materials Development
Chapter 6	Developing Principled Frameworks for Materials Development	107
Chapter 7	Writing a Coursebook	130
Chapter 8	Publishing a Coursebook: Completing the Materials Development Circle	141
Chapter 9	Humanizing the Coursebook	162
Chapter 10	The Visual Element in EFL Coursebooks	174
Chapter 11	Creative Approaches to Writing Materials	183
Chapter 12	Developing Electronic Materials for Language Teaching	199
Chapter 13	Hyperfiction: Explorations in Texture	221
	Comments on Part B	234
Part C	Developing Materials for Target Groups
Chapter 14	Materials for Adults: 'I am No Good at Languages' - Inspiring and Motivating L2 Adult Learners of Beginner's Spanish	239
Chapter 15	Materials for Beginners	256
Chapter 16	Materials for Adult Beginners from an L2 User Perspective	275
Chapter 17	Talking like Texts and Talking about Texts: How Some Primary School Coursebook Tasks are Realized in the Classroom	291
Chapter 18	Materials for Specific Purposes	306
	Comments on Part C	324
Part D	Developing Specific Types of Materials
Chapter 19	Materials for the Teaching of Grammar	329
Chapter 20	Materials for Developing Reading Skills	340
Chapter 21	Coursebook Listening Activities	364
Chapter 22	Materials for Developing Speaking Skills	375
Chapter 23	Materials for Teaching Vocabulary	394
Chapter 24	Materials for Language through Literature. Rocking the Classroom: Rock Poetry Materials in the EFL Class	406
Chapter 25	Materials for Language Awareness	422
Chapter 26	Materials for Cultural Awareness	426
	Comments on Part D	439
Part E	Training in Materials Development
Chapter 27	Materials Development Courses	445
Chapter 28	Simulations in Materials Development	462
Chapter 29	Materials Development and Teacher Training	479
Chapter 30	A Practical Experience of Institutional Textbook Writing: Product/Process Implications for Materials Development	490
Chapter 31	Personal and Professional Development through Writing: The Romanian Textbook Project	505
	Comments on Part E	518
	Conclusion	521
	Notes	523
	Index	526

Editorial Reviews

Because of its stress on practical applications of theory and research . . . [this book] will be of great value to materials writers, publishers, and teachers interested in designing their own materials. A welcome contribution to the field.
” —LinguistList [of second edition]

“Offers new insights into a wealth of topics, issues and perspectives that represent the current state of materials development thereby increasing teachers' awareness of changes in practice.” —RELC Journal [of second edition]

“Developing Materials for Language Teaching (3rd Ed.) is a completely updated reference resource and course book for materials designers and language teachers at all levels of professional development. Its strength is in its comprehensiveness, not only of content and key issues but also in geographic and education context coverage.” —Greta Gorsuch, Texas Tech University, USA

“This valuable resource brings together well-established and new voices in the field of materials development to create a varied and up-to-date collection of chapters. Tomlinson's volumes are known for their challenging and hard-hitting examination of the status quo, and this book does not disappoint. New chapters offer much-needed insights into under-researched areas such as the use of materials, right to left scripted languages and the commodification of grammar, and 'old' chapters have been updated with fresh insights. An essential for anyone researching, studying or practising materials development.” —Heather Buchanan, University of York, UK

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