ADAPTING AND DESIGNING TEACHING MATERIALS ACCORDING TO AGE FEATURE
Keywords:
Materials design, age features, differentiated instruction, pedagogical adaptation, learner autonomy.Abstract
This article explores the critical role of age-specific characteristics in the design and adaptation of English language teaching materials. It examines how pedagogical resources must evolve to meet the shifting cognitive, social, and physiological needs of learners as they transition from childhood to adulthood. By analyzing established guidelines for material development and differentiated instruction, the study identifies key factors—such as attention span, abstract reasoning, and prior knowledge—that dictate material efficacy. The findings suggest that effective materials are not static but must be personalized to lower the affective filter and increase learner autonomy.
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