A REFLECTIVE INVESTIGATION OF ADAPTED AND TEACHER-DESIGNED LANGUAGE TEACHING MATERIALS

Authors

  • Khavva Ashirova Asia International University

Keywords:

Materials development, learner-centered teaching, communicative language teaching, critical thinking, technology-enhanced learning

Abstract

Adapting and designing language teaching materials that align with students’ needs, performance levels, areas of interest, and socio-cultural backgrounds is a primary responsibility of effective language teaching. This paper explores a series of adapted and teacher-developed instructional activities developed to boost holistic skill development, enhance language production, and develop critical thinking. The activities were designed to address learners’ specific complications in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical accuracy, and speaking. In addition, the integration of digital tools and technology-enhanced tasks is analyzed to highlight their role in increasing learner engagement, authenticity, and autonomy. Rooted in established principles of materials development and communicative language teaching, this paper illustrates how meticulously selected and analyzed materials can lead to meaningful learning outcomes and pedagogically effective implementation.

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Published

2026-01-06

How to Cite

Khavva Ashirova. (2026). A REFLECTIVE INVESTIGATION OF ADAPTED AND TEACHER-DESIGNED LANGUAGE TEACHING MATERIALS. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(01), 18–21. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/2876

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Vol. 16 No. 01 (2026): Volume 16 Issue 01

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