Heart of the Matter
Aside from pedagogy, these tangible and intangible aids ensure that language learning is meaningful and relevant.
Instructional Materials
This category includes textbooks, workbooks, handouts, and menus.
Print-based
This is the very first step in the material development process to ensure alignment with curriculum standards.
Identifying Learning Objectives
These learners require simplified texts, heavy use of visuals, and repetition.
Beginner
A major disadvantage of print-based materials is that they can often be this.
Passive/less interactive
Instructional material refers to alternative channels of communication used by teachers to _______ concepts during the teaching process.
concretize
Flashcards, word walls, and infographics belong to this category of acquisition resources.
Visual
This developmental step involves considering learning styles, proficiency levels, and L1 influence.
Analyzing Learner Needs
For these students, materials should focus on critical thinking and academic discourse.
Advanced
While engaging, visual and digital materials often require this, which may be a limitation in some settings.
Technology
Instructional materials are the systematic description of techniques and exercises used in _________.
classroom teaching
These real-world items, such as brochures or blogs, are used in the classroom to facilitate authentic language acquisition.
Authentic
This stage is crucial for ensuring that the material covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Integrating language skills
This group of learners benefits from multisensory materials, such as speech-to-text apps or audiobooks.
Special
Experiential materials promote active learning but are often criticized for being this.
Time-consuming
Instructional materials organize and ________instruction, including textbooks, tasks, and supplementary materials.
support
Podcasts and audiobooks are specifically categorized here to help with listening comprehension and pronunciation.
Audio/Multimedia
To refine the material, a teacher must pilot it with learners and gather feedback during this final phase.
Testing and Revising
This type of learner specifically benefits from audio materials to enhance their fluency.
Auditory
These are two common methods used to evaluate the language progress of students using new materials.
Pre and post-tests
According to Obanya, instructional materials are _______ material things that are supposed to make teaching and learning possible.
Didactic
These activities, such as role-playing and community engagement, enhance communicative competence through real-world context.
Experiential/Interactive
: Fill in the blank: Content should be __________ and engaging by using real-world language and meaningful contexts.
authentic
This is the characteristic of instructional materials that makes them well-thought-of and suitable for the varying needs of students.
Responsive
Fill in the blank: Without instructional materials, learning becomes __________ and not practical.
theoretical