#adaptation #materials Language learning materials

1. Presented: Mary Honey T. Quilab
ADAPTING
INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS

2. TABLE OF
CONTENTS
DEFINITIONS OF MATERIALS
ADAPTATION
01
REASONS FOR ADAPTING
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
02
PRINCIPLES FOR ADAPTING
MATERIALS
03

3. TABLE OF
CONTENTS
04
05
06
POINTS TO REMEMBER IN ADAPTING
MATERIALS
GUIDELINES IN ADAPTING MATERIALS
ADAPTING TEXTBOOKS AND
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

4. DEFINITIONS OF
MATERIALS
ADAPTATION
01

5. The process of
modification of the
original composition of
the material to suit the
content of the
intended learners
Modifying primary
source documents so
that all students can
read and analyze them
in their classrooms
The application of
some strategies to
make the learning
materials more
effective and flexible
DEFINITIONS OF MATERIALS ADAPTATION

6. REASONS FOR
ADAPTING
MATERIALS
02

7. To achieve congruence, among
several related variables like
the teaching materials,
methodologies, students,
course objectives, the target
language, subject matter, and
the teacher’s own personality
and teaching style
REASONS FOR ADAPTING MATERIALS
SALUT
BONJOUR

8. To make learning materials
more meaningful and offer
opportunities and challenges
for the students to
communicate in various
contexts
REASONS FOR ADAPTING MATERIALS
SALUT
BONJOUR

9. PRINCIPLES
FOR ADAPTING
MATERIALS
03

10. Increasing the
relevance of content
in relation to learners’
needs and interests
Personalizing
Addressing the
learning styles of the
individual and the
members of the class
working together
Individualizing
Considering the
international
geography of English
language teaching
Localizing
PRINCIPLES FOR ADAPTING MATERIALS

11. POINTS TO
REMEMBER IN
ADAPTING
MATERIALS
04

12. A kind of matching process where
techniques are selected
according to the aspect of the
material that needs alteration
Content can be adapted using a
range of techniques, or a single
content technique can be applied
to different content areas.
POINTS TO REMEMBER IN ADAPTING MATERIALS

13. Adaptation can have both
quantitative and qualitative
effects.
Techniques can be used
individually or in combination
with others.
POINTS TO REMEMBER IN ADAPTING MATERIALS

14. GUIDELINES IN
ADAPTING
MATERIALS
05

15. Choose a renowned and credible
author.
Acknowledge or ask permission
from the author of the chosen
instructional material.
Modify certain ideas to suit to
your purpose and context.
Validate the material by experts
of the field.
GUIDELINES IN ADAPTING MATERIALS

16. ADAPTING
TEXTBOOKS AND
SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS
06

17. A good teacher must…
• select appropriately from what is
available
• be creative with what is available
• modify activities to suit learners’
needs
• supplement by providing extra
activities
ADAPTING TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
HOLA

18. ADAPTING TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
To adapt commercial textbooks…
• modify content
 re-write
 re-structure
• modify tasks
 add or delete content
 reorganize content
 address omissions
 extend tasks
GUTEN
TAG

19. ADAPTING TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
To adapt commercial textbooks…
• expand
 subtract
 abridge
GUTEN
TAG

20. Appropriating language materials for the
“marginalized” sector of the society
INCLUSIVITY
ADAPTING TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

21. • Language determines
thought and behavior
patterns of people.
• Language reflects
values of society.
Why?

22. • Instructional materials
have lasting influences
in propagating negative
ideas.
• Instructional materials
have a way of
perpetuating
stereotypes.
Why?

23. Devoid of stereotypes
Replete with alternative
roles
Non-sexist language
Multiculturalism
and diversity
CHARACTERISTICS OF INCLUSIVE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

24. Contextualized and
authentic
Inclusive extra-textual
components
Experiences are
represented and voiced
CHARACTERISTICS OF INCLUSIVE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

25. THANK
YOU!