Resources
- 1. Resources for Language Learning
- 2. Overview Introduction Textbooks and teacher- developed materials Authentic resources Technology in language learning
- 3. Connecting to the Standards Resources connect to MANY areas in the standards: Language & Culture Language Pedagogy Ethics & Responsibility Personal Characteristics Program Standards
- 5. Evaluate YOUR textbook/ materials! How are these points treated? Communication Macro skills Culture Learning to learn
- 7. Authentic resources! Authentic Resources
- 8. There are two aspects of authenticity to consider… Authenticity of… the resource context, purpose and context language, cultural relevance the use the learner makes of it
- 9. What do we mean by authentic resources? photographs Food packaging Maps Printed texts Souvenirs Advertisements Newspapers Costumes / clothing Real songs PEOPLE -native speakers, other students, teacher Films, games, recipes, music, art, museums
- 11. How can we make authentic resources accessible? Vocab lists Questions to focus investigation Comparing to students own experiences Using excerpts Focus on visuals Using heading to predict, skim, scan, use key words…. Relate to things students WANT to learn/know - motivation to figure it out! Etc….
- 12. Computers Cameras – video and still Interactive whiteboards Phones Mp3 players Voice recorders Internet and web 2.0 Information and Communication Technologies
- 14. Opportunities through ICTs Engage Link with learners’ life world Interact and collaborate Real and meaningful activities Create and share Cater for different learning styles
- 16. Resources for language learning are diverse and full of potential Summing up…
- 17. Resources need to be used creatively to engage students productively, and respond to their diversity of knowledge and experience.
- 18. Resources must scaffold learning for particular learners in particular learning contexts.
- 19. Resources require ongoing appraisal to ensure…
- 20. … they provide appropriate learning opportunities based on principles of intercultural learning, and your own criteria /values.
- 21. …… the program maintains its contemporary relevance, to engage with the target language and culture as it is lived and used today!