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What does the text suggest is a productive process in course design and materials development?
What does the text suggest is a productive process in course design and materials development?
- Deleting everything that is repetitive
- Modifying activities to increase difficulty
- Adding extra tasks only
- Reflecting on gaps between student needs and textbook offerings (correct)
Which of the following is NOT one of the five ways of adapting materials mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five ways of adapting materials mentioned in the text?
- Transforming (correct)
- Deleting
- Simplifying
- Adding
What does 'simplifying' involve according to the text?
What does 'simplifying' involve according to the text?
- Reordering the sequence of activities
- Adding more complexity
- Deleting irrelevant content
- Rewriting to reduce difficulty (correct)
Why is modifying textbooks considered an important skill for writing teachers according to the text?
Why is modifying textbooks considered an important skill for writing teachers according to the text?
In what way does teaching relate to transforming content knowledge according to the text?
In what way does teaching relate to transforming content knowledge according to the text?
What is an important outcome of modifying and creating materials according to the text?
What is an important outcome of modifying and creating materials according to the text?
What is one of the advantages of using commercial textbooks as a source of materials for writing classes?
What is one of the advantages of using commercial textbooks as a source of materials for writing classes?
Why is it important to treat textbooks with caution in teaching writing?
Why is it important to treat textbooks with caution in teaching writing?
What aspect of local teaching contexts are textbook writers unaware of?
What aspect of local teaching contexts are textbook writers unaware of?
Why might novice teachers find support in using commercial textbooks for writing classes?
Why might novice teachers find support in using commercial textbooks for writing classes?
What does the text suggest as a limitation of commercial textbooks for teaching writing?
What does the text suggest as a limitation of commercial textbooks for teaching writing?
Why do commercial textbooks sometimes fall short in meeting local teaching requirements?
Why do commercial textbooks sometimes fall short in meeting local teaching requirements?
Which of the following issues are commonly found in writing textbooks?
Which of the following issues are commonly found in writing textbooks?
What is a potential issue with publishers targeting a mass audience for writing textbooks?
What is a potential issue with publishers targeting a mass audience for writing textbooks?
What should teachers do if they are compelled to use a textbook that does not meet all their instructional needs?
What should teachers do if they are compelled to use a textbook that does not meet all their instructional needs?
Based on the text, what is a potential issue with writing textbooks failing to reflect current writing and genre research?
Based on the text, what is a potential issue with writing textbooks failing to reflect current writing and genre research?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common issue with writing textbooks?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common issue with writing textbooks?
What should teachers be clear about when choosing or being compelled to use a writing textbook?
What should teachers be clear about when choosing or being compelled to use a writing textbook?
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