UNIT 25

SELECTION AND USE OF SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES 

           Supplementary materials are part of the teaching process. Those materials provide learners to develop their language skills. For example, the include grammar, vocabulary, and phonology which helps learners to be exposed to the language and to learn in a easy way.  In some cases, supplementary materials come from authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, articles and videos which make the learner´s learning process more effective. 

 

          On the other hand, some coursebook might include supplementary materials that include activities specially designed to fit the coursebook syllabus. We as teacher we have to find the appropriate materials that allow learners to improve their performance and competence. It will allow learners to develop their own understanding of language. Also, in a teaching process, the aids have to be conditioned by the circumstances in which the teaching and learning process is happening.

            In conclusion, supplementary materials are the ones which make an activity successful. It provides learners a good input of the language and it makes them to learn language in an interactive and effective way.  As a future teacher I have to choose the correct supplementary materials that fit with my leaner’s needs. 

if you want to learn more about this topic I would attach some links that can be helpful for you teaching process.

•  http://www.finchpark.com/courses/tkt/Unit_24/supplementary_materials.pdf
• http://www.britishcouncil.org/sk/philippines-pielc-conference-dy-ppt.pdf