module 5 planning of the english language teaching-learning process

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UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LOJA Área de la Educación el Arte y la Comunicación English Language Career 7. Look at the photographs and decide who you think is speaking. Selection and use of supplementary materials and activities How do we select and use supplementary materials and activities? Supplementary materials are books and other materials we can use in addition to the coursebook. They include skills development materials, grammar, vocabulary and phonology practice materials, collections of communicative activities and teacher's resource materials. Supplementary materials may also come from authentic sources (e.g. newspaper and magazine articles, video, etc.). Some coursebook packages include supplementary materials and activities specially designed to fit the coursebook syllabus, and there are also many websites where you can download supplementary materials. We select supplementary materials and activities first by recognising that we need something more than (or different from) the material in the coursebook, and then by knowing where to find the most appropriate kinds of material. Key concepts Make a list of all the reasons you can think of for using supplementary materials and activities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the supplementary materials in the box below? • a class library of graded readers (storybooks that use simple language) • skills practice books • teacher's resource books • websites • videos • language practice books (grammar/vocabulary/phonology) • electronic materials (CD-ROMs, computer programs) • games There are various reasons why we might want to use supplementary materials and activities. Some of the main reasons are as follows: • to replace unsuitable material in the coursebook • to fill gaps in the coursebook • to provide suitable material for learners' particular needs and interests e to give learners extra language or skills practice • to add variety to our teaching. Coursebooks are organised according to a syllabus, and they are often carefully graded (i.e. grammatical structures, vocabulary, skills, etc. are presented in a helpful sequence for learning), so that learners' knowledge of the language [Escribir texto] Página 82
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LOJA Área de la Educación el Arte y la Comunicación English Language Career builds up step by step through the book. Supplementary materials and activities can provide variety in lessons and useful extra practice, but it is important to make sure that they fit into the learners' programme, are suitable for the class and match the aims for particular lessons. Here are some of the .possible advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of supplementary materials: Possible advantages Possible disadvantages Class library of readers • encourages extensive reading • gives learners confidence • language sometimes too simple • may not be challenging Skills practice books • focus on individual skills • may not fit coursebook Teacher's resource books • new ideas for lessons • may not suit lesson aims Websites Video Language practice books Electronic materials • variety of lesson plans, teaching materials, other resources • provides visual context •source of cultural information • shows body language • extra practice • learners can work alone without teacher's help • motivation • familiar technology for learners • sometimes difficult to find the right material for the learners • equipment may not always be available • language may not be graded • repetitive exercises • little or no context • difficult for teacher to control how learners are working • little or no human feedback Carries • enjoyment • language practice • may not be suitable for older learners Key concepts and the language teaching classroom Selection of supplementary materials and activities • Get to know what supplementary materials are available in your school. Use a questionnaire or interviews for needs analysis at the beginning of the course to find out what you will want to add to the coursebook when you are planning your scheme of work. • Supplementary language practice materials are not always accompanied by teacher's books, and the aims of activities may not be dear. When selecting material, therefore, you need to think about exactly how it will replace or improve on material in your coursebook. • It may be useful to use authentic material (which is not designed for a particular level), in order to give learners the experience of working with more challenging texts and tasks. • The activities in materials designed to develop individual skills often include the use of other skills, e.g. learners need to read a text before they carry out a listening task, or to do some writing as a follow-up activity after a speaking activity. When selecting materials and activities, think carefully about all the skills that are required. • Many publishers produce materials for practising separate language skills at [Escribir texto] Página 83
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