Analog and digital language materials

Angie Lorena Fonseca Suesca

Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia – UNAD

Escuela de Ciencias de la Educación

Materials Design - 518016

Tutor: Diana Constanza Cruz

Grupo: 40

May. 2023

Objectives

❖ Explain the students’ understanding of the theory related with the selection, presentation and designed of writing, reading, listening and speaking materials.

❖ Present the different language materials that can be designed in order to improve specific language skills.

Reading skills

Importance of selection and presentation process

I consider there are three key aspects materials developers should base the selection and presentation process: topic and vocabulary selection, and frequency which it is presented. Based on the author's ideas, the selection of the topic for the reading task is crucial since it can affect the motivation, understanding, and interpretation students have when used the materials.

When selecting a topic, it is important for it to relate to the students' individual interests like expectation, background, and age. It should also consider the situational interests that relate to the type, relevance, and importance of the text. In addition to this, the topic connects with the student's language learning needs, real life context and circumstances, so they can have a better understanding, interpretation, and comprehension of the material.

Secondly, during vocabulary selection, it is critical to think about the linguistic factors around it like possible uses for communicative purposes, frequency, and difficulty. These factors would facilitate the learner's reading process and engagement with the materials.

Finally, after deciding which vocabulary is going to be presented through the reading materials, it is necessary to choose the frequency vocabulary that would be used in the section. Vocabulary should be used during and after the session. .

This means that the vocabulary selected must be used in various activities and through different techniques during the presentation of the material. As in future materials in order to provide opportunities to practice, better understanding and connection with other topics, and communication situations. .