Developing Teaching & Learning Materials 1

Today we will be looking at... Simplifying text Making & adapting worksheets Resource Room tour and exercise Ideas for exercises using learner profile 2

Simplifying Text Reduce & keep vocabulary simple Avoid idioms Break long sentences to shorter Use active voice Limit the length Larger font Use photos or illustrations 3

Making & Adapting Worksheets Exact purpose Think about learner Layout Do not cover too much 4

Making & Adapting Worksheets ASK: What is the purpose of the worksheet? Who are you making the worksheet for? Use clear font, large size, well spaced. Use headings, subheadings, bold, underline Do not cover too many things. 5

Ideas for Exercises Comprehension – verbal or written Cloze Exercises – helps with vocab & spelling Spellings – choose just a few Writing – language experience, letters, filling forms Word Puzzles – make your own 6

Boot & Shoe Maker Can you suggest activities that would suit this text? 7

Martin Martin is a 47 year old taxi driver who wants to improve his reading and writing but, specifically, he wants to learn how to read the Dublin City Street Guide. In order to achieve this, he will need to develop many skills first. 8

Developing Materials Always try to think about the skills learners need to develop and match it to the materials and activities you choose. 9