 Introduction
:
This Book is the first in a series on ELT materials. Books such
as these are published especially for postgraduate students either doing courses
on ELT materials or writing their theses on some aspect of materials. Students
regard the publication of materials such as these as invaluable and an immense
contribution to idea generation for research and of course as a contribution
to support the review of literature expected of them in their research. Much
hard work has gone into the production of such books, and researchers and teachers
have to thank people like Brian Tomlinson for putting together such works on
ELT materials. This present work is intended to add to the literature on ELT
materials. As it originates from Malaysia and a Teaching of English as a Second
Language (TESL) environment, it would have voices not very frequently heard from
the more established developed world sources. Although most of the writers are
based in Malaysia, this book has contributions from the UK, Iran, Japan, and
Thailand.
Contents :
Learning by Experiencing: Effectuating Changes in EAP
Materials Development
Shameem Rafik-Galea & Martin Cortazzi
Inputs, Processes and Outcomes in Material Development: Extending
the Range
Alan Maley
Course Materials for Diplomats: Essential Guidelines
Hafriza Burhanudeen
Graded Readers-Issues for Authors
Rob Waring
The Development of a Composite Framework for Textbook Evaluation
Jayakaran Mukundan
A ‘Bell-jar’ Consensus-reached Set of Universal Characteristics
of ELT Textbooks
Hasan Ansary & Esmat Babaii
Gender - The Missing Factor in
the Selection of Materials
Teh Chee Seng
Gender Bias in Malaysian English Language Textbooks
Sanda Kumari Chandran & Mardziah Hayati
Abdullah
Lessons from Within: The Use of Human Resources in Developing Materials
for Teaching Writing
Tan Bee Tin
Developing Materials for the Teaching of Grammar
Arshad Abd. Samad
Infusion of Thinking Skills in Classroom Materials
Jariah Mohd. Jan
Principles of Material Selection in the Teaching of Reading
Fauziah Hassan
Linking Teaching Materials to a Test: Building a Bridge Through
MUET
Chan Swee Heng
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