Design and Evaluation of Teaching Materials
| Title | Σχεδιασμός και Αξιολόγηση Διδακτικού Υλικού / Design and Evaluation of Teaching Materials |
| Code | ΕΔΞΓ 573 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | English Language and Literature |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600004041 |
Programme of Study: PROGRAMMA METAPTYCΗIAKŌN SPOUDŌN 2016-2017
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekmáthīsī kai Didaskalía Xénīs Glṓssas | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 7.5 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Class ID | 600072865
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600072865
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
- develop skills in selecting, evaluating and designing teaching materials
-Be able to plan and organize suitable material for teaching
-understand a variety of techniques for evaluating materials
- be able to adapt materials in a variety of ways
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work in an international context
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
This module covers the techniques and principles for evaluating materials. It trains students to adapt materials in a variety of ways and to devise texts and tasks to supplement published materials, in the light of current research in evaluation and design of EFL materials. It examines ways of involving learners in materials evaluation and design.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | 2.8 | |||
| Project | 128.1 | 4.7 | |||
| Total | 206.1 | 7.5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final written exams and materials development.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Allwright, R.L. (1981) What do we want teaching materials for? ELTJ. 36/1.
Grant, N. (1987) Making the most of your textbook. London: Longman. Green, K. (2004) Enhancing a Differentiated Curriculum Through the Use of Thinking Strategies. VAGTC 14/2.
Hewings, M. (1991) The interpretation of illustrations in ELT materials. ELTJ. 45/3.
Hutchison, T. and Torres, E. (1994) The textbook as agent of change. ELTJ, 48/4. Johnson, K. (2003) Designing Language Teaching Tasks. Basingstoke: Palgrave
Leach, R. and Deason, P. (1992) Making, Using and Adapting materials. Cambridge: National Extension College.
McGrath, I. (2002) Materials Evaluation and Design for Language Teaching. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press Ltd.
O’Neill, R. (1982) Why use textbooks? ELTJ. 36/2.
Sheldon, L. (1988) Evaluating ELT textbooks and materials. ELTJ. 42/4.
Tomlinson, B. (1998) Materials Development in Language Teaching. (ed) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Last Update
10-04-2016
