Topic 3:

Evaluation and exploitation of course books and

multimedia materials
(1) Analyse the criteria in evaluating teaching material
(2) State and justify additional criteria to evaluate
teaching materials
Group 4 Tesl 2 Sem 6
HONG YIN YIN
CHEONG ZI HOONG
Criteria : Content
Usefulness
Contain specific
components to be
taught

Accurateness

Relevance
In line with appropriate
syllabus
Relevant to the topic
Level of difficulty
Comprehensible
Appropriate with the
proficiency level of
learners

Interest & Learning
Styles
Suitable for different
learning styles
Meet the need and
interest of learners





How can we assess the qualityof material?
http://www.accu.or.jp/litdbase/pub/p_man1/almd/Ch2merge3.pdf
Criteria: language & text
Appropriateness
learners literacy level
Can be understood
Length of the text
Grammar items
suitable amount of new vocabulary
clear sentence structure


Criteria: Social consideration
Gender/sexual roles
Belief systems
Multiculturalism/anti-racism
Age
Socio-economic status
Regional bias
Aboriginal culture/roles
Special needs
S - Suitable or appropriate

NS - Not suitable/ appropriate

NA - Not applicable
Evaluation and Selection of Learning Resources: A Guide
http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/ed_ESLR_08.pdf
Criteria : visual & illustrations
Clarity
Can be seen clearly
Convey message clearly and pupils can understand easily
Size
Big enough for pupils to see
Relevance
Relevance to the topic you which teach
Attractiveness
Suit the pupils interest
Quality


Criteria : Audio
Clarity
Correct pronunciation
Speed, intonation, pitch
Quality
Volume
Loud: can be heard by each pupils
Language
Comprehensive
Language used is suit with the pupils proficiency level
Criteria : durability
Can be used repeatedly
Long lasting
Not easily being broken
Criteria: Availability
Locally available
Can be obtained easily


Criteria: Cost
Affordable
The cost is reasonable


Evaluating ELT textbooks and materials
Leslie E. Sheldon
http://203.72.145.166/elt/files/42-4-1.pdf
Criteria: authenticity

Content is meaningful, relevant, interesting
for the learners

Content supports the integration of personal,
familiar, and cultural context of society is
meaningful for many pupils
http://203.72.145.166/elt/files/42-4-1.pdf
Additional criteria:
Supporting materials
Audio materials, CD
Visual
Illustration
Graphics
Workbooks
Interactive materials/ CD Rom


Justification
Supporting materials
For teacher:
a description of the instructional activities
For pupils:
sufficient materials for a variety of activities
including pre-instruction and follow up

Evaluation and Selection of Learning Resources: A Guide
http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/ed_ESLR_08.pdf
Activities provided
Practical in class within the time allocated
Communicative
Versatile for group size

Additional criteria:
Justification
Activities provided
encourage student self-expression and
interaction
Pupils are given opportunities to use the language
during the activities
Encourage pupils creativity
Promote active learning and students
engagement

Evaluation and Selection of Learning Resources: A Guide
http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/ed_ESLR_08.pdf