Heart of the Matter
Types of Materials
Development of Materials
Adaptation
The Pro/Con Analysis
1

Aside from pedagogy, these tangible and intangible aids ensure that language learning is meaningful and relevant.

Instructional Materials

1

This category includes textbooks, workbooks, handouts, and menus.

Print-based

1

This is the very first step in the material development process to ensure alignment with curriculum standards.

Identifying Learning Objectives

1

These learners require simplified texts, heavy use of visuals, and repetition.

Beginner

1

A major disadvantage of print-based materials is that they can often be this.

Passive/less interactive

2

Instructional material refers to alternative channels of communication used by teachers to _______ concepts during the teaching process.

concretize

2

Flashcards, word walls, and infographics belong to this category of acquisition resources.

Visual

2

This developmental step involves considering learning styles, proficiency levels, and L1 influence.

Analyzing Learner Needs

2

For these students, materials should focus on critical thinking and academic discourse.

Advanced

2

While engaging, visual and digital materials often require this, which may be a limitation in some settings.

Technology

3

Instructional materials are the systematic description of techniques and exercises used in _________.

classroom teaching

3

These real-world items, such as brochures or blogs, are used in the classroom to facilitate authentic language acquisition.

Authentic

3

This stage is crucial for ensuring that the material covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Integrating language skills

3

This group of learners benefits from multisensory materials, such as speech-to-text apps or audiobooks.

Special

3

Experiential materials promote active learning but are often criticized for being this.

Time-consuming

4

Instructional materials organize and ________instruction, including textbooks, tasks, and supplementary materials.

support

4

Podcasts and audiobooks are specifically categorized here to help with listening comprehension and pronunciation.

Audio/Multimedia

4

To refine the material, a teacher must pilot it with learners and gather feedback during this final phase.

Testing and Revising

4

This type of learner specifically benefits from audio materials to enhance their fluency.

Auditory

4

These are two common methods used to evaluate the language progress of students using new materials.

Pre and post-tests

5

According to Obanya, instructional materials are _______ material things that are supposed to make teaching and learning possible.

Didactic

5

These activities, such as role-playing and community engagement, enhance communicative competence through real-world context.

Experiential/Interactive

5

: Fill in the blank: Content should be __________ and engaging by using real-world language and meaningful contexts.

authentic

5

This is the characteristic of instructional materials that makes them well-thought-of and suitable for the varying needs of students.

Responsive

5

Fill in the blank: Without instructional materials, learning becomes __________ and not practical.

theoretical