Checklist for evaluating teaching materials Pre 1. Quality of content Is the material appropriate for the children?

Are the learning objectives clear? Is the content current, relevant and accurate? Is the content meets the students proficiency level? 1 2 3 4 5

While 2. Potential effectiveness as a teaching-learning tool Does the material present opportunity 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 pupils? Does the content reflect the current and accepted methodology? 1 2 3 4 5

Post 3. Ease of use Does the material present information in appealing ways? Does the material provide flexibility in its use? Does the material support self-directed learning? 1 2 3 4 5

Justification

Quality of content the subject is presented in a suitable format the topics are of interested to children materials are designed so that learners can immediately apply the skills, knowledge and behaviour they have acquired in class Some qualities that would inform a low rating are as followed: the material is presented with adults needs and interest in mind the activities consist of exercises without providing any meaningful and relevant context topics do not reflect a children lifestyle

Potential effectiveness as a teaching-learning tool Some qualities that would inform a high rating are as follows: the material can be adapted to respond to the needs, interest and goal of the learners suggested outside of class activities enable learners to apply what they have learned in an authentic situation

Some qualities that would inform a low rating are as followed: the material provides no opportunity for learners to apply newly acquired abilities in real life situation adaptation of material is challenging

Ease of use Some qualities that would inform a high rating are as follows: the layout of the materials are very organised, therefore it is not intimidating the use of visual materials are very organised

Some qualities that would inform a high rating are as follows: the type is very dense making the material looks unorganised the font is very small and difficult to read for some learners