• S1 Episode 2 - Taboos

  • Jul 15 2020
  • Length: 2 mins
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S1 Episode 2 - Taboos

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  • Adrian Wallwork discusses the inclusion of ‘controversial’ topics in our teaching materials. GISIG: gisig.iatefl.org JOIN: iatefl.org/get-involved/membership RESOURCES: tefldiscussions.com QUESTIONS 02:09 Could you tell me about the process of writing materials, from the initial concept to getting something into print? 04:19 So how much freedom do you think materials writers really have? 05:44 Is it difficult for new materials writers to know what is and isn’t accepted by mainstream publishers? 07:00 Your recent series of books (TEFL Discussions) are a little different to those produced by mainstream publishers. Could you tell us a little bit about them? 07:42 Could you give us an idea of some of the titles of some of the units or chapters in the books? 08:55 Which do you think is the most controversial topic in the books for you? 09:30 Why do you think it’s important to teach controversial topics or issues that students might find challenging in this way? 11:30 What kind of feedback have you received? 13:31 Do you think there is space then for teacher training in this area? 14:55 Do you think there is a place for global materials or should we be only producing local materials? 15:26 You told me you’re now preparing listening exercises to go along with the series… 16:52 You’ve mentioned that ELT has a history of problematising certain issues, and controversial issues tend to be grouped together and presented in less mainstream coursebooks. Is this the best way to deal with these kinds of topics? 18:13 What makes a good discussion, in your opinion? 19:21 Are you ever worried about causing teachers who read your books, or students in your classes, offence? 20:32 So causing offence isn’t always a bad thing? 20:44 What advice do you have for teachers who have never used more controversial materials in their classes before? 25:28 What would you say to teachers who don’t think it’s their place to give an opinion on these issues? DISCLAIMER Views expressed in The Global Issues Podcast or other GISIG publications are not necessarily those of the editor(s), of the IATEFL GISIG, of IATEFL or its staff or trustees.
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