g.o adapting materials
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techniques in adapting materialsTRANSCRIPT
Adding Materials are supplemented by putting more into them, while taking into account the practical effect on time allocation
Extending Expanding to supply more of the same -adds to the methodology by moving extensions of an existing outside it & developing it in new by aspect of content putting in a different language language skill/ new component
15Re-ordering Refers as putting the parts of a coursebook in a different order. Adjusting sequence within a unit.
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5 Techniques in Adapting MaterialIs define as a process subsequent to, & dependent, on adoption
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Simplifying One type of modification re-writing activity Normally to simplify sentence structure, grammatical structure & lexical content
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Deleting/ omitting Materials is taken out
Subtracting Abridge the syllabus is not -changes are greater necessarily altered than subtracted does not have significant -have impact on overall Impact on overall methodology. methodology
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Modifying internal change in the approach/ focus of an exercise/ other piece of material
re-writing re-structuring linguistic content receive modification -applies to classroom management change in focus is for materials to be -change structuring of the class tomade more communicate. suits with the materials provided may relate activities more closely tolearners background & interest.
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Source: BookAuthors : Jo McDonough & Christopher ShawReference: McDonough J., Shaw C. (1993). Materials & Methods in ELT. Blackwell Publishers Inc.
Question 2: Which of those strategies do you apply the most?
Mostly, I apply the simplify strategy. This is because my students level of English proficiency are very low and I have to simplify most of my lessons to suit with their needs. Normally, I used this strategy when teaching the reading and writing skills. The sentence structure, grammatical structure and lexical content will be simpler for them to understand the learning better.
Question 3:
Simplifying One type of modification re-writing activity Normally to simplify sentence structure, grammatical structure & lexical content
Reasons of Adapting1. Depends on the teaching situation & one teachers priorities2. What the materials contain measured against the requirements of a particular teaching environment
Criteria in the process of adaptationCongruence/ match(to satisfy the demand of teaching material & also satisfying to those who learn from it)
External (What we have) Internal What material offer) Learner characteristics - Choice of topics Physical environment- Skills covered Resources- Proficiency level Class size- Grading of exercises