Evaluating and adapting materials for young learners Paul Dickinson

 
 
 
 
C. Methodology 
 
 
 
 
12. The suggested teaching methodology is based on the latest research.  
 
 
 
13. The suggested methodology is learning- or learner-centered. 
 
 
 
 
14. The suggested methodology is appropriate for young learners in my 
teaching context. 
 
 
 
 
15. The materials can be easily adapted to suit various approaches. 
 
 
 
 

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D. Activities 
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16. The book includes sufficient activities and tasks which are 
interesting in themselves, and not just language production activities. 
 
 
 
 
17. The book provides plenty of activities for children who cannot yet 
read and write with confidence. 
 
 
 
 
18. The book provides plenty of varied practice for any one set of 
language items. 
 
 
 
 
19. The book provides a balance of activity types (for example, there is 
an appropriate distribution of input vs. output based tasks). 
 
 
 
 
20. The activities encourage meaningful language use. 
 
 
 
 
21. The activities incorporate individual, pair and group work. 
 
 
 
 
22. The activities promote creative, original and independent responses.