Methodology

The word methodology is defined as a system which comprises the principles, practices and procedures which are applied to a specific branch of knowledge. Methodology refers to the way in which information is found or the way something is done.

Methodology

                                     Strategy                                        Approach

                                          Approach                              Approach

                      Strategy

                                Method                   Method

                                                Strategy           Technique

lesson plan

types of syllabus

this are the types of syllabus:

1. grammatical
2. lexical
3. grammatical-lexical
4. situational
5. topic based
6. notional
7. functional-notional
8. mixed
9. procedural
10. process

EXTRA MATERIALS

LINKS:

1 phonetics, listening and speaking : http://cambridgeenglishonline.com/Phonetics_Focus/#
2 grammar / writing : http://www.onestopenglish.com/teenagers/grammar-and-vocabulary/grammar/teenagers-grammar-grammar-games/146747.article
3, reading: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/dracula/summary.html

Box 13.4: PACKAGE OF SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

4th	Package 1: a set of computers for learners’ use, with accompanying  language-learning programs on floppy disk
1st	Package 2: A set of reference books for the teachers, including: grammar: s, dictionaries; various specialized textbooks; handbooks of activities; and a subscription to teachers’ journal of your choice
6th	Package 3: A number of overhead projectors and slide projectors, with all necessary film, slides and markers
5th	Package 4: Video equipment, with assorted, cassettes, including language-learning material and films in the target language
3rd	Package 5: Computers and printers for the teachers’ use; each computer has a hard disk with the latest word processor and various programs that enable you to compose your own computer tasks for learners
8th	Package 6: Several cassette recorders with accompanying earphones (so that several learners can listen quietly to one machine); a selection of accompanying cassettes for language learning.
7th	Package 7: A wide variety of posters and sets of coloured pictures, plus board and card games for language learning.
2nd	Package 8: A library of simplified readers in the target language, ranging from very simple to advanced. There would be enough books in this library to enable all students to borrow freely.

Criteria for Coursebook Assessment

Box 13.2: Criteria for coursebook assessment

Importance	Criterion
7	Objetives explicity laid out in an introduction and implement in the material
5	Approach educationally and socially acceptable to target community
7	Clear attractive layout; print easy to read
6	Appropiate visual materials available
5.8	Interesting topic tasks
7	Varied topics and tasks, so as to provide for different learner levels, learning styles, interests, etc.
7	Clear instructions
5	Systematic coverange of syllabus
7	Content clearly organized and graded (sequenced by difficulty)
2	Periodic review and test sections
7	Plenty of authentic language
6	Good pronunciation explanation and practice
6	Good vocabulay explanation and practice
7	Good grammar explanation and practice
7	Fluency practice in all four skills
7	Encourange learners to develop own learning strategies and to become independent in their learning
7	Adequate guidance for the teacher; not too heavy preparation load
7	Audio cassettes / CD
1	Readily available locally

Generally the coursebook “touchstone 1b, Cambridge”, is so completes according to reinforcing the four macro skills.