English Language Teaching: Materials and Planning
The course will introduce students to important aspects of materials and planning: using coursebooks, adapting & supplementing materials, and lesson planning.
13 lessons with assignments
Free schedule
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About the course
The course will explore both the advantages and disadvantages of coursebooks, and how to approach choosing and evaluating coursebooks. Students will examine the rationale behind adapting and supplementing materials, what to consider in terms of adapting materials, and how to supplement materials in practice. Finally, the course will focus on different perspectives on a lesson, how to determine lesson aims and content, and how to sequence lesson components effectively. By the end of the course, students will have a fuller understanding of materials and planning in English Language Teaching.
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Target audience
- English teachers
What will you learn
- How to choose coursebooks for specific students’ needs
- Know why and how to adapt and supplement materials
- Understand how to meet lesson aims using different content
- Distinguish between different sequences of lesson components
Authors
Peter J MitchellExpert in ELT, intercultural communication and international collaboration
Andrei ShilnovSenior lecturer, Department of Translation and Language Communication, National Research Tomsk State University
Vladimir VozdvizhenskiySenior lecturer, Department of Translation and Language Communication, National Research Tomsk State University
Course program
- Intro
- About the instructors
- About the university
- Course team
You will watch 3 lectures about the advantages and disadvantages of using coursebooks in English Language Teaching, the factors to consider when choosing a coursebook for a particular class, and how to evaluate its effectiveness. You will be provided with a number of short quizzes to check your learning. To expand your knowledge further, you will also be provided with links to additional materials.
- Advantages of coursebooks
- Disadvantages of coursebook
- Choosing & evaluating coursebooks
You will watch 3 lectures focusing on ways of adapting ELT materials at different levels (from macro adaptation to adapting specific exercises) and different types of supplementary materials (both printed and digital). You will be provided with a number of short quizzes to check your learning. To expand your knowledge further, you will also be provided with links to additional materials.
- Rationale for adapting & supplementing materials
- How to adapt materials
- How to supplement materials
You will watch 3 lectures exploring different perspectives on a lesson, the metaphors by which a lesson can be represented as well as the functions of a lesson in light of these metaphors. You will also explore different types of lesson aims and fundamental lesson components. You will be provided with a number of short quizzes to check your learning. To expand your knowledge further, you will also be provided with links to additional materials.
- Different perspectives on a lesson
- Lesson aims & content
- Sequencing lesson components: engage, study, activate (ESA)
Modern visual language
All lessons are shot in a modern studio, and graphics were created by designers
13 lessons
This is enough to cover the topic. Each lesson is made in the format of a longread with video lectures, text and graphic materials and links
Vivid and constructive speech
The author speaks simply and clearly, using catchy examples
Free schedule
There are no deadlines or due dates for homework assignments. Materials are available immediately, you can start learning through the chatbot at any time and return to the course when you have time
Support
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Certificate
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English Language Teaching: Materials and Planning
The course will introduce students to important aspects of materials and planning: using coursebooks, adapting & supplementing materials, and lesson planning.
What will you get
- 13 lessons with assignments in a chatbot
- Author’s presentation: simple, clear and with interest in the subject
- Free schedule: no deadlines and due dates for assignments
- All materials are available immediately, you can start learning at a convenient time
- Professional video and modern graphics
- Quick contact with technical support
- Certificate of Completion
What will you learn
- How to choose coursebooks for specific students’ needs
- Know why and how to adapt and supplement materials
- Understand how to meet lesson aims using different content
- Distinguish between different sequences of lesson components
Sign up for the course for free. Learning will start in spring 2024
Choose a messenger in which it will be convenient for you to study or leave your email so you don't miss the news
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