Materials Insights

Is your class book-based or is the book used as another teaching-learning resource?

• My class is only book-based

• The use of the book is just another teaching resource

• 50% book-based

• 30% book-based and 70% other resources support

Which other resources do you use in your lesson to present content to students?

• Additional videos, audios and books

• Collaborative platforms: concept maps, projects, etc.

• Authentic materials

• I only use the class components: book and class audios

Do you think technology is a good teaching tool?

• Definitely

• Not at all

• Yes but it may take some time to prepare something additional

• I do not believe in this since I strongly defend traditional methodologies

Should materials promote the use of Critical Thinking Skills and engagement?

• Not really

• The teacher should promote engagement

• Materials are just supportive for the teacher

• Yes, indeed

What element do you believe provides real-life examples of language use in everyday situations?

• Teacher's Talking Time

• The book itself

• Authentic materials

• The teacher's asking students about their daily routine