the TELL project
Training for Early Literacy Learning
Materials development
This module explores
- the importance of making mother tongue and bilingual reading materials.
- on oral stories as an important source for reading materials.
- ways of building skill and confidence in making books and other reading materials.
- information and guidance on the different aspects of materials development.
Downloadable materials
Materials development trainer's handbook
Materials development objectives OHT
Topics
Using stories to create print
An activity to stimulate participants to think about themselves as sources of reading material, and to demonstrate how teachers can create reading materials in their own language/s
Downloadable materials
Stories for print trainer’s notes
Making basic books
An activity designed to develop participants’ skills and confidence in making books and help them to appreciate the value of encouraging children to make books.
Downloadable materials
Making basic books trainer’s notes
Materials development checklist handout
Making bilingual books
An activity designed to develop participants’ skills and confidence in making bilingual books and to draw their attention to important design issues.
Downloadable materials
Making bilingual books trainer’s notes
Making bilingual books handout
Materials development checklist handout
Make a story
An activity to help participants practice generating stories
Downloadable materials
Print makes sense
An activity designed to stress the importance of exposing children to regular, enjoyable encounters with print and to empower participants to make their own reading materials