Task 1- Teachers as material designers

Task 1- Teachers as material designers. Estudiante: Deisy Edith Rodríguez Tovar Cod: 518016 Tutor: Oscar Javier Hernández Grupo: 38 Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia UNAD Escuela de Ciencias de la Educación Licenciatura en lenguas extranjeras con énfasis en inglés Materials Desing 518016 City: Puente Nacional

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SWhat are the steps involved in the materials development process?

a. According to Salas, what is the difference between materials development and materials adaptation?

FWhat are the benefits of teachers developing their materials?

What are some of the different types of materials that can be used in English language teaching?

GHow can teachers effectively select appropriate materials for their classes?

VWhat are the main responsibilities of English teachers as materials developers?

VHow can teachers incorporate technology into their materials development process?

What factors should be considered when adapting materials for different learner levels or contexts? Explain them and give examples.

LThink about the materials you have used in the past. How have you created opportunities for active engagement and interaction among your students?

CHow can teachers contribute to the field of materials development?

TWhat are some of the ethical considerations involved in materials development?

AHow can teachers ensure that their materials are aligned with curriculum standards?

A According to Salas, what is the difference between materials development and materials adaptation?

To promote learning through the design of activities, which can range from grammatical exercises to writing texts or the application of games, role-plays, readings, problem-solving situations, group discussions, etc., all of this for pedagogical purposes, teachers first seek to teach through sources, allowing them to obtain a great deal of information about the language. as expressed by the author “However, textbooks can also have an adverse effect on teaching. As it was mentioned before, textbooks indeed constitute the backbone of a language course; however, much more needs to be done to complement what textbooks already bring. Edge and Wharton (1998) suggest that “experienced teachers do not tend to follow the script of a course book inflexibly”

B What are the benefits of teachers developing their materials?

knowledge of the subject matter by students

active engagement in the classroom

authentic sources

immediate identification of learning problems

Materials are adapted to the learner's preferences.

The materials are modified to meet the student's needs.

C What are the steps involved in the materials development process?

By the teacher or students identifying a need to fill or an issue to solve and producing materials to address it

the new material that has been suggested by locating appropriate concepts, settings, or texts with which to engage.

resources by locating appropriate exercises and activities and creating suitable use instructions.

materials, which includes taking into account the design, type size, graphics, reproduction, tape length

usage of resources

Materials are adapted to the learner's preferences.

D What are some of the different types of materials that can be used in English language teaching?

The teacher employs an approach in his classroom called didactic materials while teaching English to non-native speakers to assist the students' learning. We find didactic materials like books, billboards, maps, pictures, plates, videos, software, models, and analogies that are materials created when new technologies were not yet present in our lives. The use of didactic materials in teaching English as a foreign language is a strategy that the teacher employs in his classroom to primarily facilitate the learning process of his students

E What are the main responsibilities of English teachers as materials developers?

The primary goal of using didactic materials in the classroom when teaching English as a foreign language is to aid students' learning. Examples of didactic materials include books, billboards, maps, pictures, plates, videos, software, models, and analogies, all of which were produced at a time when new technologies were not yet commonplace.

F How can teachers effectively select appropriate materials for their classes?

They ought to be useful and complement the lesson plan. aesthetic appeal. They should be secure and simple to use, and they shouldn't jeopardize the pupils' moral character. suitable for both group and solitary activity. They will be produced while adhering to copyright laws and taking into account the interests and age of the students

G What factors should be considered when adapting materials for different learner levels or contexts? Explain them and give examples.

students who use self-learning techniques study languages independently using mobile applications, online courses, or YouTube videos.They ought to be developed in accordance with students' individual learning preferences. competency-based learning, thinking-based learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, game-based learning, flipped classroom learning, and cooperative learning methodologies are all used.

h How can teachers incorporate technology into their materials development process?

Define class participation as inviting students to speak up during class, make verbal comments, and participate in the discussion so that the teacher is not the only one giving explanations.Allow students to participate in the learning process, reducing the need for them to spend an excessive amount of time in silence, and letting them choose the topics, the method, the speed, and the environment in which they will learn. Create engaging, real-world projects to demonstrate new learning experiences. For example, asking students to predict the outcome of a hypothesis or introducing them to literary criticism and asking for their opinion might inspire a desire to study.

I How can teachers incorporate technology into their materials development process?

Since every person has a unique learning style, having access to tailored learning that incorporates the right technology for their requirements is important.Utilize learning-promoting platforms to support the development of innovative teaching strategies that promote both formal and informal learning while giving students complete flexibility.

J What are some of the ethical considerations involved in materials development?

Since every person has a unique learning style, having access to tailored learning that incorporates the right technology for their requirements is important. Promote the establishment of new teaching methods that support both formal and informal learning while giving students complete flexibility by utilizing platforms that boost learning.

K How can teachers ensure that their materials are aligned with curriculum standards?

The first moral concern in creating materials is cultural sensitivity because stereotypes and prejudices can be reinforced that are harmful to students from different cultural backgrounds. As a result, educators must create materials with inclusive and respectful content for cultural differencesEnvironmental impact is the second ethical factor to take into account because environmentally unfriendly materials have a detrimental impact on climate change and the environment. To minimize waste and increase energy efficiency, components created from recycled materials will be taken into account.

L How can teachers contribute to the field of materials development??

Teachers need to be trained in self-management of learning, analytical and critical reading/writing skills, written and oral communication skills, collaborative work skills, etc., as these are competencies that the educator needs to develop so that the didactic material they must design helps and stimulates the function of the senses different senses to facilitate learning. The four components of an educational establishment are the dimension, which is the scope or area of action that has a specific objective by the organizational system; the process, which is the collection of routine or systematic actions developed by the actors of an educational establishment; the standard, which are the anticipated accomplishments or results that can be reached; and finally, the indicator, which is the expression of measurement or degree of fulfillment of an objective or, in the case of an educational establishment, in the case of quality results.

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