Turning Points in the History of Materials Development

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What is the main focus of using authentic materials in language learning?

  • Improving vocabulary retention
  • Enhancing comprehension and meaning (correct)
  • Promoting pronunciation skills
  • Stressing grammar rules memorization

What is the main focus of Material Development as defined in language learning?

  • Selecting suitable teaching materials based on students' preferences
  • Creating teaching materials from scratch using personal experiences
  • Collecting a wide range of learning resources without evaluation
  • Adapting and developing teaching materials based on specific criteria (correct)

In which pedagogical approach is the use of the mother tongue strictly prohibited?

  • Grammar-Translation
  • Not mentioned in the text
  • Direct Method (correct)
  • Audio-Lingual

How has the evolution of material development impacted language teaching?

<p>It has highlighted the significance of including students' voice in material development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges faced when using authentic materials in language teaching?

<p>Authentic materials are too difficult for learners to understand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core belief behind the Audio-Lingual method of language learning?

<p>Acquiring language habits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which teaching approach focuses primarily on oral ability development?

<p>Grammar-Translation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of including students' voice in material development?

<p>It ensures that materials are tailored to learners' needs and preferences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to evaluate teaching materials based on specific criteria?

<p>To ensure that materials are aligned with principles and objectives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of language learning do authentic materials help students prioritize?

<p>Content comprehension and meaning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'The scope of Material Development does NOT include:'

<p>The production of learning resources without evaluation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are authentic materials considered beneficial for learners according to the text?

<p>To contextualize language learning and emphasize content understanding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major turning point in materials development occurred in the 1970s?

<p>Shift from audio-lingual approaches to the Communication Approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of authentic materials according to the text?

<p>Textbook (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Guariento and Morley (2011) suggest about edited and simplified authentic materials?

<p>They lose authenticity when simplified (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do scholars propose the simplification of authentic materials?

<p>Due to their complexity and cultural content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of materials do researchers typically ask teachers to collect and annotate?

<p>A mix of classroom exercises, homework, quizzes, projects, and exams (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue highlighted by Guariento and Morley regarding the simplification of authentic materials?

<p>Authenticity is lost when materials are edited (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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