An Analysis of Teaching Materials

An Analysis of Teaching Materials Order Description Task: • Choose an ESL/EFL coursebook/textbook (at beginner, intermediate or advanced level, Student's Book ONLY). Your task then is to critically analyse the coursebook/textbook to find out what underlying theories and principles are being followed by the coursebook/textbook writers in relation to second language learning/teaching and syllabus design. • Include the following in your analysis and discussions: ? An overview of how the materials are organized (e.g., through themes, grammar, function etc.) ? Focused analysis: you can choose to focus on certain aspects of material design that relate to second language learning/teaching and syllabus design, for instance, what general second language learning and teaching theories and principles are evident (e.g., behaviourist, Krashen’s 5 Hypotheses etc), what aspects of language performance are emphasised (e.g., linguistic, sociolinguistic competence etc.). ? Critical evaluation of the material you have chosen: examine the suitability of the material for the target learners based on relevant second language learning and teaching theories and principles. Criteria: 1. Understanding of theories and principles in second language learning/teaching and material design 2. Data collection and display for the analysis task 3. Material evaluation 4. Presentation format