English language teaching materials : theory and practice /

This volume provides an incisive overview of the current state of materials design in language teaching. Seventeen original chapters explore the issues involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of materials in language programs in a wide variety of settings and contexts. This stimulating...

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Other Authors: Harwood, Nigel
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Series:Cambridge language education.
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Summary:This volume provides an incisive overview of the current state of materials design in language teaching. Seventeen original chapters explore the issues involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of materials in language programs in a wide variety of settings and contexts. This stimulating collection considers different approaches to materials design - including teacher-developed classroom materials, commercial materials and technology-driven materials. Discussion questions and tasks follow each chapter to make this volume useful to both prospective and practicing teachers alike.
Physical Description:xi, 436 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780521121583 (pbk.)
0521121582 (pbk.)
9780521198561 (hbk.)
0521198569 (hbk.)