Original PDF Ebook – The Complete Guide to the Theory and Practice of Materials Development for Language Learning1st Edition – 9781119054771
The Complete Guide to the Theory and Practice of Materials Development for Language Learning provides undergraduate and graduate-level students in applied linguistics and TESOL, researchers, materials developers, and teachers with everything they need to know about the latest theory and practice of language learning materials development for all media._x000D_The past two decades have seen historic change in the field of language learning materials development. The four main drivers of that change include a shift in emphasis from materials for language teaching to language learning; evidenced-based development; the huge increase in digital delivery technologies; and the wedding of materials developed for the learning of English with those for other second or foreign languages._x000D_
Based on an exhaustive review of the world literature on the subject, as well as their decades of experience as materials developers and researchers, the authors address these issues to offer comprehensive coverage of all aspects of contemporary language learning materials development. Combining a highly accessible style and presentation with academic rigor, this book has many pedagogical features including numerous “think questions” and tasks, as well as a list of valuable resources freely available to materials developers, in order to stimulate readers and provoke debate in the field._x000D_
Unparalleled in scope and depth of coverage, The Complete Guide to the Theory and Practice of Materials Development for Language Learning:_x000D_
Combines a highly-accessible style and presentation with academic rigor, making it an ideal guide for newcomers to the field as well as experts_x000D_
Offers objective information, critical reviews of the literature, and extremely well-informed opinions and recommendations_x000D_
Delves into the issues which continue to provoke debate in the field, worldwide_x000D_
Considers questions of materials evaluation, adaptation, and development
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