TSL 3113 – Developing and Using Resources for

the Primary ESL ClassroomTutorial Task Week 3 (Topic 3 – Evaluation and Exploitation of Course

Books and Multimedia Materials)

The instrumentCriteria Yes No

Quality of contentIs the material appropriate for Year 4 pupils?

Are the learning objectives clear?

Is the content current, relevant, and accurate? (not always current regarding geography and prices, HST, etc.) Is the content appropriate to the needs of the targeted cultural group?

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching-Learning Tool Does the material present opportunities for task-based learning?

Does the material present options for meeting individual needs?

Does the material satisfy the various teaching and learning styles?

Can the material be adapted to meet the needs of the targeted cultural group?

Does the content reflect current times?

Criteria Yes No

Ease of Use (for Practitioners and Learners) Does the material present information in appealing ways?

Does the material provide flexibility in its use?

Does the material support self-directed learning?

Are the ideas well structured and clearly presented?

RelevanceIs this resource relevant? What is the main topic? Which skill does it cover?AudienceWho is it written for? School children or the general public? LevelIs this information easy or hard to understand?

How useful was your instrument?• Good.• Because it managed to address most of the criteria.• Coherent: Goes across the topics available in associates with major

topics within the grade• Was a comprehensive instrument to help guide a teacher trainee like

me through the process of reviewing a new piece of material for classroom use.• Was a short instrument designed to elicit information about the

usability and content of a piece of teaching material

How good is the KSSR textbook?• children learn and master many basic skills that eventually will be the

foundation for the acquisition for higher order skills.• Emphasize on entrepreneurship, cooperative learning, penmanship• The Language Arts component also adds the element of fun in the

learning process. Students are no longer forced to only sit in on place while learning. • The use of drama, singing, dancing and games• They will have more space to develop their skills and do activities they

love as the structure of the system allows students a certain amount of space and freedom of expression.

How good is the KSSR textbook?• When children are taught each new skill or topic, they will be evaluated.

Evaluation can be in a very informal atmosphere, either in the form of quizzes, homework or even in group activities. • the new system has put a greater emphasis on the use of technology in the

teaching and learning process. Students are encouraged to use technology and seek information. • ‘reasoning skills’ and ‘reflecting on consequences’ are also pushed to the

forefront. In the new system, students are also encouraged to voice their opinions and take a stand on the many issues discussed during the teaching and learning process

How good is the other book?• Quality of content:• contents is organized in a logical and understandable manner. • Flexibility (can be useful to teach other subject such as science subject)

• Audience: • Meant purposely for the children based on the language and cartoon

illustrations.• Illustrations: material present information in appealing ways -• The real life photographs is used to illustrate the concepts and relevant to the

topics.• They clear and colourful• Used of cartoon characters