TOPIC 23

Which is a main reason teachers create additional materials according to Brewster et al. (1992)?

• To provide more practice on areas not fully covered by textbooks.
• To replace all classroom interaction.
• To eliminate the need for assessment.
• To reduce student participation.

Which of the following is an example of teacher-made material?

• Examination guidelines.
• National curriculum.
• Textbook unit.
• Flashcards.

Which competence is reinforced through the integration of ICT in materials?

• Digital competence (CD).
• Entrepreneurship competence (CE).
• Social and civic competence (CSC).
• Mathematical competence (STEM).

According to Nunan (1989), which feature increases authenticity of materials?

• Simplifying all vocabulary to beginner level.
• Reflecting real-life communication.
• Eliminating cultural references.
• Focusing only on grammar drills.

Which is a limitation of authentic materials in Primary English classrooms?

• They are always adapted by publishers.
• They never include cultural elements.
• They do not represent real-world language.
• They may be too complex for beginners.

What is a key criterion for selecting a course book?

• It should only focus on written grammar exercises.
• The book should avoid cultural references.
• Topics must be meaningful and relevant to students’ lives.
• It must exclude any digital resources.

Which principle is linked to Decree 23/2023 and supports inclusive material design?

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL/DUA).
• Direct Method.
• The Silent Way.
• Grammar-Translation Method.

What is an example of student collaboration in material design?

• Listening passively to teacher explanations.
• Copying the textbook word for word.
• Creating a board game to practise vocabulary.
• Reading silently without interaction.

Why should teachers avoid relying only on course books?

• It may hinder the communicative and dynamic nature of language learning.
• It always guarantees personalised learning.
• It covers all needs of diverse learners without adaptation.
• It removes the need for student motivation.

Which advantage comes from student-created materials?

• They reduce peer collaboration.
• They foster ownership, motivation and creativity.
• They replace the curriculum completely.
• They eliminate the need for ICT use.