Authentic Materials in Language Learning
Date of Award
5-5-2024
Degree Name
M.A. in English
Department
Department of English
Advisor/Chair
Jennifer Haan
Abstract
While the benefits of authentic materials in language instruction are well known, there are teachers who do not feel confident in implementing them into their classrooms. A group of hispanic English learners were exposed to a series of lesson plans that include authentic materials to exemplify the importance of using realia in the classroom. This project aims to offer language teachers an insight on the benefits of exposing students to authentic materials and strategies to effectively incorporate them into regular lesson plans. The methodology shows aspects that teachers need to consider when using authentic materials in their classrooms and the researcher’s reflections for more appropriate uses of these resources in language instruction.
Keywords
English As A Second Language
Rights Statement
Copyright 2024, author
Recommended Citation
Rojas Mora, Nills, "Authentic Materials in Language Learning" (2024). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 7602.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/graduate_theses/7602
