Overview
This Materials Development for Language Education course at Norwich Institute for Language Education develops critical awareness of the theories of language acquisition and pedagogy applicable to materials development.
You will look at different aspects of language learning materials, formulate and apply criteria for the evaluation and adaptation of them, and work both independently and in a team to produce different types of materials.
Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will have gained experience in evaluating materials for a particular context, adapting them for a specific target group, and producing and receiving feedback on your own materials.
In addition to exploring findings from second language acquisition, ensuring appropriate levels of challenge, and learning to select and exploit texts, practical matters such as writing teacher’s notes, visual design, and using web tools are also addressed.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Principles of materials development
- How language teaching materials are used
- Materials for specific contexts and cultures
- Implications of second language acquisition research
- Principled evaluation of materials
- Principles and practice of materials adaptation
- Affect, motivation and engagement in materials
- Understanding and adjusting levels of challenge
- Materials for teaching grammar and vocabulary
- Materials for developing the four skills
- Design, layout and illustration
- Writing instructions and teacher’s notes
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Norwich, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 109 other Short Courses in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Experience: Teachers of English at all levels. Other subject teachers welcome
- Language Level: Minimum level B2/C1
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1170 GBP / full≈ 1170 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1170 GBP / full≈ 1170 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Registration fee: £150
- Course fee: 2 weeks: £1170; 1 week: £598
- Trinity CertPT qualification (optional): £325
Living costs
Norwich
United Kingdom
609 - 1044 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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