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Below are some useful links for MATSDA members. These will be under continual development. If a link doesn't work or if you would like to suggest a link for this page please contact the web coordinator.
:: Materials Development PhD & Master's courses
PhD
Leeds Metropolitan University, UK (Centre For Research and Graduate Studies)
Helen Crossley (Centre for Language Study) can also provide further information.MA Materials Development for Language Teaching
(Distance and Taught on-site available)
Leeds Metropolitan University, UK (Centre For Language Study)
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MA info : Distance MA info : Application Form
Click here to read a recent article about this courseMA Applied Linguistics (ELT and Materials Development)
University of Durham, UK (Department of Linguistics and English Language).:: Master's courses offering materials development modules
NB: Many Master's programmes for ELT/TESOL include units on materials development. The list below is just a small sample.
Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Leeds, UKM.A. Applied Linguistics (Teaching English for Academic Purposes):
Oxford Brookes University, UKMA Professional Development for Language Education
(For teachers of second or foreign languages, for curriculum developers and for educational managers and administrators.)
Leeds Metropolitan University/Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE), UKMasters in Media-Assisted Language Teaching (MALT)
This degree focuses on the use of media, and particularly new media, in the teaching and learning of second languages. The students take a total of six modules. One of these modules deals with the 'Digital Media Production' of language learning materials, while one of the others explores the use of media in the design of a range of language learning materials.
School of Languages, University of BrightonKulchytska, O. 2000: "The Alternate Textbook and Teaching English in Ukraine" (This article appeared in "The Journal of The Imagination in Language Learning and Teaching", Volume V, 2000)
Tomlinson, B. 2003: "Developing Materials to Develop Yourself"
Organic Universal Online Coursebook. Downloadable print materials. The OUO coursebook contains original materials for teachers to use in the classroom.
One Stop English. Free printable materials; more if you register.
English to go. Large-scale,searchable, on-line library of teaching and learning materials based on Reuters news stories. Elementary to advanced.
English Language Learning Centre. Over 300 online lessons. Academic lessons to assist in preparation for IELTS, FCE, TOEIC or TOEFL. General English exercises for listening, reading, writing and grammar practice: exercises from elementary to advanced. Free trial available.
realenglish4all.com, EFL / ESOL resources for teachers (free downloads and subscriptions available).
Publishing Choice - an informal trade association of independent ELT materials producers
Summertown Publishing 29 Grove Street Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JT
Tel: +44 (0)1865 454130 Email: sales@summertown.co.ukPyramid MultiMedia Consulting Lindenstraße 27, 89077 Ulm Germany
Marshall Cavendish ELT 119 Wardour Street, London, W1F 0UW
Tel: +44 (0)20 7565 6119; Fax: +44 (0)20 7565 6133;
Email: mcelt@marshallcavendish.co.uk:: Reciprocal links and useful contacts
English Language Learning Centre. Over 300 online lessons. Academic lessons to assist in preparation for IELTS, FCE, TOEIC or TOEFL. General English exercises for listening, reading, writing and grammar practice: exercises from elementary to advanced. Free trial available.
Scottish Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language The Scottish Association for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (SATEFL) provides a forum for teachers and student-teachers to meet and exchange ideas on ELT.
Professional Translation Services: Professional Translation Services provided by Applied Language Solutions.
Southern Cross Conexxions: Southern Cross Connexxions offer a wide range of EFL and ESOL materials development services to publishers worldwide, language and communication training to individuals and businesses and, through realenglish4all.com, EFL / ESOL resources for teachers (free downloads and subscriptions available).
The Teacher Trainer Journal: A practical journal for those who train, mentor and educate TESOL teachers
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