REFLECTION : WEEK 8

For this week tutorial, we were required to compare and contrast the adaptation techniques proposed by McDonough and Shaw, Tomlinson and Masuhara and also Makey. Through this task, I noticed that there are different techniques of material adaptation. The techniques that being focused by the authors did share some similarities. However, we also can detect some contrasting elements between the authors such the terms used and also the steps of the adaptation process.

 As a teacher it is essential for us to know all these techniques if one day we wish to apply it in our materials.It is very important for the teacher to understand the material themselves before using it in the classroom. Teacher must also be able to prepare themselves for all the possibilities of using certain materials.

Material adaptation is really important to create an effective and engaging learning process in the classroom. Students will be able to learn more and become more eager to learn if the materials are fun and interesting. To really catch the students’ attention, a teacher must be able to apply the adaptation technique in choosing and designing a material for the learners.