Adapting materials

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Language learning materials

1. Presented: Mary Honey T. Quilab ADAPTING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS GREEN

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITIONS OF MATERIALS ADAPTATION 01 REASONS FOR ADAPTING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS 02 PRINCIPLES FOR ADAPTING MATERIALS 03

3. TABLE OF CONTENTS 04 05 06 POINTS TO REMEMBER IN ADAPTING MATERIALS GUIDELINES IN ADAPTING MATERIALS ADAPTING TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

4. DEFINITIONS OF MATERIALS ADAPTATION 01

5. T he process of modification of the original composition of the material to suit the content of the intended learners M odifying primary source documents so that all students can read and analyze them in their classrooms T he application of some strategies to make the learning materials more effective and flexible DEFINITIONS OF MATERIALS ADAPTATION

6. REASONS FOR ADAPTING MATERIALS 02

7. To achieve congruence, among several related variables like the teaching materials, methodologies, students, course objectives, the target language, subject matter, and the teacher’s own personality and teaching style REASONS FOR ADAPTING MATERIALS SALUT BONJOUR

8. T o make learning materials more meaningful and offer opportunities and challenges for the students to communicate in various contexts REASONS FOR ADAPTING MATERIALS SALUT BONJOUR

9. PRINCIPLES FOR ADAPTING MATERIALS 3

10. I ncreasing the relevance of content in relation to learners’ needs and interests Personalizing A ddressing the learning styles of the individual and the members of the class working together Individualizing C onsidering the international geography of English language teaching Localizing PRINCIPLES FOR ADAPTING MATERIALS

11. POINTS TO REMEMBER IN ADAPTING MATERIALS 04

12. A kind of matching process where techniques are selected according to the aspect of the material that needs alteration Content can be adapted using a range of techniques, or a single content technique can be applied to different content areas. POINTS TO REMEMBER IN ADAPTING MATERIALS

13. Adaptation can have both quantitative and qualitative effects. Techniques can be used individually or in combination with others. POINTS TO REMEMBER IN ADAPTING MATERIALS

14. GUIDELINES IN ADAPTING MATERIALS 05

15. Choose a renowned and credible author. Acknowledge or ask permission from the author of the chosen instructional material. Modify certain ideas to suit to your purpose and context. Validate the material by experts of the field. GUIDELINES IN ADAPTING MATERIALS

16. ADAPTING TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS 06

17. A good teacher must… select appropriately from what is available be creative with what is available modify activities to suit learners’ needs s upplement by providing extra activities ADAPTING TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS HOLA

18. ADAPTING TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS To adapt commercial textbooks… modify content re-write re-structure modify tasks add or delete content reorganize content address omissions extend tasks GUTEN TAG

19. ADAPTING TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS To adapt commercial textbooks… expand subtract abridge GUTEN TAG

20. A ppropriating language materials for the “marginalized” sector of the society INCLUSIVITY ADAPTING TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

21. HELLO! Language determines thought and behavior patterns of people. Language reflects values of society. Why?

22. HELLO! Instructional materials have lasting influences in propagating negative ideas. Instructional materials have a way of perpetuating stereotypes. Why?

23. Devoid of stereotypes R eplete with alternative roles N on-sexist language M ulticulturalism and diversity CHARACTERISTICS OF INCLUSIVE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

24. C ontextualized and authentic Inclusive extra-textual components Experiences are represented and voiced CHARACTERISTICS OF INCLUSIVE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

25. JE SUIS JOLIE THANK YOU!