How to develop an interactive and motivating class using modern didactic material

Abstract

This project aims to review the main functions of English teaching materials and their importance in the teaching and learning processes, as mediators between teachers, learners and real life. After analyzing some basic roles of English teaching aids and their contribution to the learning process, we present some criteria and guidelines for their elaboration and/or selection, following Ana Molina Rubio (2003), and (Ines Cisneros Rodríguez 1970). A special emphasis is given to Montessori’s Theory as a framework, not only for the teaching and learning processes but also for using of didactic materials. Finally, we describe some fundamental characteristics that the materials used in Education must have and give some practical examples. Didactic materials are considered, always and with more force now, as important resources available to teachers and students, to help curriculum implementation, achieving the skills, competencies or objectives and promote meaningful learning, at all levels and modalities of the education system.