SELECTING APPROPRIATE MATERIALS FOR TEACHING LITERATURE.pptx

TEACHING ENGLISH (LITERATURE)

1. SELECTING APPROPRIATE MATERIALS FOR TEACHING LITERATURE

2. Selecting Appropriate Materials for Teaching Literature Selecting instructural materials in literature classes remains to be one pf the weaknesses of literature teachers in the elementary grade. Choi (2008) included the issue of selecting instructional materials for language and literature teaching as one of the significant concerns in southeast Asia, including the Philippines.

3. Among the problems listed by Choi 2008 includes : The existence of pedagogically designed suitable materials that can be used by language teachers in language or even a literature classroom. The lack of preparation in the vicinity of literature teaching. The dearth of clear-cut objectives defining the rule of literature of English as a second language.

4. Four major criteria of selecting instructional materials for literature teaching. Capsulated in the acronym CARE . Cultural enrichment, Authenticity of the material, Relevant language enrichment, and Ease requirement in reading and understanding.

5. Cultural enrichment One of the primary reasons for incorporating culturally bound materials is the inseparable nature of language and culture. The learners cultural backgrounds toward the literary texts also influences in selecting activities for literature teaching Nasihramadi et al. (2014) pointed out that using “culturally-filled materials” can create a “colorful world”, which can help the learner feel for the codes and preoccupation that shape a real society through literature.

6. Authenticity of the material Learners are exposed to actual language samples of real life-like settings. The materials become authentic if the material establishes a strong relevance and firm link to a motivation, needs, and background of the learners. Authenticity in literary materials also relates to the motivation and interest of the learners.

7. Relevant Language Enrichment One potential criterion in selecting instructional materials for literature teaching is its high degree of relevant language enrichment. Good literature materials are those that can improve the learners’ language skills, especially reading and speaking. Good literary materials are those that favor not only the acquisition of linguistic or grammar competence but also communicative competence.

8. Ease Requirement in Reading and Understanding The literary text should neither to be too easy nor too difficult to read and understand. Karvonen et al. (2017) pointed out that potential materials for literature teaching should help students adapt according to their needs and situations. Nasihramadi et al.(2024) also posited that when students easily understand the text, it becomes authentic and eventually yields higher fluency in their reading and higher motivation for speaking.

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