Module 3: Lesson 4 - Adapting materials

Question 1

Name 6 parts of materials that can be adapted.

Answer 1

• Generic coursebooks: extention activities
• Niche content: language change
• Preparation time: reducing number of words in a text
• Aesthetics: change fonts, pictures, colors.
• Error correcting & updating: update content
• Learning styles: add audio, visual, or kinesthetic elements

Question 2

What are adaptations you can make to your lessons.

Answer 2

• Extension activities
• Target different skills
• Graded input
• Changing the sequence
• Reducing word count