Evaluating ELT Materials

Before evaluating the material, it is mandatory to know first...

• the teaching scenario.

• the contents of the textbook.

• the material's approach

The external evaluation consists on ...

• analyzing what the material contains.

• analyzing the aims of the materials.

• analyzing what are learners requested to do.

• All answers are correct.

• None of these answers is correct.

The intended audience refers to...

• who the materials are targeted at.

• the teachers that will be using the materials.

• the educational context in which materials will be used.

When analyzing the context in the external evaluation, we consider the following aspect: ___

• The purpose of teaching

• The proficiency level.

• The organization of the contents.

Other important aspects of the external evaluation are ___ (choose two answers)

• Analyze the organization of the contents in the material.

• Know the different learning styles that the material addresses.

• Consider if all the components of the materials are available in our locality.

• Analyze how materials help to develop English skills in learners.

All of the following aspects are considered in an internal evaluation, EXCEPT:

• The cost of the materials.

• The coverage of skills

• Grading and sequencing

• The engagement of materials.

The Overall evaluation considers several parameters such as the usability, generalizability, adaptability, and flexibility of the material being evaluated.

• True

• False

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