Trends & Textbook evaluation

Which curriculum design approach focuses on integrating language learning with real-world tasks and authentic contexts?

• Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)

• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)

• Competency-Based Language Education (CBLE)

• Digital and Blended Learning Approaches

What is one primary challenge of implementing Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in a curriculum?

• Limited learner engagement

• High requirement for bilingual teachers and aligned resources

• Lack of authentic learning materials

• Difficulty in assessing language competency

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a spiral curriculum design in language education?

• Encourages self-directed learning through project-based tasks

• Revisits key concepts at increasing complexity over time

• Focuses on merging social and emotional skills with language skills

• Prioritizes data-driven adjustments for real-time feedback

What is the primary objective of evaluating materials?

• To develop new teaching materials

• To create materials that fit any educational context

• To identify the weaknesses in learners’ language skills

• To assess the likely impact of materials on learners

What is the main difference between materials analysis (MA) and materials evaluation (ME)?

• MA focuses on predicting outcomes, while ME assesses content quality

• MA is used only post-use, while ME is pre-use

• MA examines content details, whereas ME assesses effectiveness in context

• MA is an observation method, and ME is a quantitative approach

Which type of evaluation focuses on observing learners’ engagement and responses while using the materials?

• Post-use evaluation

• Pre-use evaluation

• Concurrent evaluation

• Whilst-use evaluation

Which of the following aspects is often evaluated in pre-use material evaluation?

• The alignment with learners’ needs and language acquisition principles

• The level of student engagement during activities

• The observed effectiveness in the actual classroom setting

• The impact of supplementary materials

In post-use evaluation, what is considered one of the main challenges?

• Measuring learners’ prior knowledge of the language

• Ensuring all students complete the materials

• Determining that the materials alone caused the observed effects

• Developing entirely new materials for future use

Which of the following best describes a “Principled and Systematic Evaluation” of materials?

• Evaluating based on first impressions and aesthetic appeal

• Flicking through materials and sampling a unit for general feedback

• Observing students’ reactions to materials without pre-set criteria

• Using set criteria grounded in language acquisition research and learners' needs

Which of the following CANNOT be used as a way to measure the effectiveness of materials in a post-use evaluation?

• Content outline review

• Performance test

• Learner questionnaire

• Teacher focus group