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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which teaching approach focuses primarily on oral ability development?

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

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

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

    'The scope of Material Development does NOT include:'

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

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

    <p>Textbook</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do scholars propose the simplification of authentic materials?

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

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