Abstract
This study was conducted to review the process of selection and gradation of English materials and to explore their effectiveness and appropriateness for the students of second level, at PYP (Preparatory Year Program), Najran University. It also reviewed various factors responsible for the constant change in English materials at PYP. A questionnaire consists of 11 questions along with two semi structured interview questions was distributed among 15 teachers. Data collected from participants was analyzed using simple excel and SPSS. The results revealed that the material was not appropriately selected and graded, and the lessons and the exercises in the materials were not useful as per the students’ academic needs. Furthermore, majority of the respondents agreed that the materials did not cater to achieve desired learning outcomes. The study, in the end, recommends some possible measures to be taken into consideration while selecting and grading the materials to achieve the desired goal.
Highlights
Course materials are indispensable tools that correspond closely to the aims and objectives of a teaching program
This study was conducted to review the process of selection and gradation of English materials and to explore their effectiveness and appropriateness for the students of second level, at PYP (Preparatory Year Program), Najran University
This study investigates the factors responsible for continual change of English materials used in the second level English courses
Summary
Course materials are indispensable tools that correspond closely to the aims and objectives of a teaching program. Materials are important tools as they are the chief means to achieve the aims and objectives of a teaching program. They should be tailored to the learners’ needs to ensure the best outcome for the desired goal. Selecting or sequencing the materials in language teaching should be based on the students’ needs, background knowledge and objectives of a particular academic program. They should be suitable in all respects. In order to apply the constant changes in academic and professional disciplines effectively, the department needs to review the process of selection and grading of teaching materials in order to meet the desired goals. This study intends to offer some measures to be taken into consideration while selecting and grading the materials for the desired goal
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