The Routledge Handbook of Materials Development for Language Teaching

Heather Buchanan editor Julie Norton editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:17th Mar '22

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The Routledge Handbook of Materials Development for Language Teaching is the definitive resource for all working in this area of language and English language teaching. With 34 chapters authored by leading figures from around the world, the Handbook provides an historical overview of the development of language teaching materials, critical discussion of core issues, and an assessment of future directions.

The contributions represent a range of different international contexts, providing insightful, state-of-the-art coverage of the field. Structured in nine sections, the Handbook covers:

  • changes and developments in language teaching materials
  • controversial issues in materials development
  • research and materials development
  • materials for language learning and skills development
  • materials evaluation and adaptation
  • materials for specific contexts
  • materials development and technology
  • developing materials for publication
  • professional development and materials writing

Demonstrating throughout the dynamic relationship between theory and practice, this accessible Handbook is essential reading for researchers, scholars, and students on MA programmes in ELT, TESOL, and applied linguistics.

'This volume presents a treasure trove of scholarship, information and advice for those concerned with materials development for language teaching. The authors have drawn together writers from a range of backgrounds and specialisms to provide insight into all aspects of materials from production to adaptation and from representation to evaluation. The emphasis on the digital is particularly timely given recent moves to online learning, and the critical stance taken by many of the authors will be welcomed by the TESOL community. The Handbook should be on the library shelves of all institutions that offer language teaching programmes.'

Fiona Copland, University of Stirling, UK

'Not many books address comprehensibly the diversity of issues in materials development, materials in practice and the evaluation of materials. This book engages the reader in debate, thereby enabling the triggers to critical thought.'

Jayakaran Mukundan, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

‘As well as focusing on how theory and practice interrelate, the handbook aims to increase mutual understanding between the two camps: practitioners and theorists.’

Paul A. Davies, English Language Teaching Journal

'The Handbook makes a significant contribution to previous literature on materials development by mapping the key issues, challenges, and considerations for each focal theme, and how they could be addressed in practice, as well as indicating future directions.'

Abdullah Yıldız, English Language Teaching Journal

ISBN: 9780815382577

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1200g

536 pages