Catalogueof

Teaching and Learning Materials

October 2011

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Contents

English Language Learning 1

Movie Guides 5

Social Studies 6

Maths & Sciences 10

Teaching Resources 11

Community Development 12

Other Resources 13

English Language Learning

General English Pre-IntermediateModules 1-4Modules 5-8Modules 9-12These modules are designed for adult and post-secondary students studying English language at pre-intermediate level. They follow a standard structural syllabus, with purpose-designed functional, skills and learning awareness syllabi. Each module takes between 15-25 classroom hours, depending on use of extension activities.The Student’s Book contains a review section, language reference section and audioscripts. The Teacher’s Guide also contains instructions and answers, a placement test, six progress tests and supplementary materials. The audio is available on CD.Student’s Book, Teacher’s Guide, Audio CD.

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General English ElementaryModules 1-6 (DRAFT)This is a draft version of the new elementary English language modules. This draft contains the first half of the elementary level resource along with a draft version of the audio. The final and complete version will be available mid-2012.Student’s Book, Teacher’s Guide, Audio CD

Reading and Writing 1: Writing Journals and Book ReviewsThis module introduces extensive reading (book reviews) and writing (journals). It is suitable for high elementary to low intermediate level students, and takes approximately 10-12 classroom hours.Student’s Book, Teacher’s Guide

Reading and Writing 2:Describing Pictures and PeopleThis early pre-intermediate level module will take approximately 20 hours of class time. It covers language and skills useful when students are describing people and situations. It also introduces self-editing using a correction code.Student’s Book, Teacher’s Guide

Reading and Writing 3: Narrating Past EventsThis high pre-intermediate level module focuses on the skills and structures needed to write about past events. It focuses on writing biographies, and includes biographical information about Mahadevi Yanwghwe, Chao Tzang Yanwghwe, Naw Louisa Benson and Thakin Kodaw Hmaing. It also introduces the skill of summarising.Student’s Book, Teacher’s Guide

PersuasionThis module is designed to develop students’ skills in using English to understand and create texts meant to persuade. Students will learn and use language techniques and skills that will enable them to recognise opinion and persuasive writing as well as construct clear opinions and strong arguments based on good evidence. It also provides some grammar review and several practice tasks. This resource is meant for intermediate level students.Student’s Book, Teacher’s Guide

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Romeo and Juliet: A Play and Film Study GuideThis looks at William Shakepeare’s famous play about doomed young lovers from rival families. It contains a simplified English version of the play, the 1996 film, comprehension and extension activities to accompany the play and film, and suggestions for classes who want to perform the play. Suitable for pre-intermediate levels or higher.

Student’s Book, Teacher’s Guide, DVD

Skyjack! A Reading and Listening ModuleSkyjack! is an exciting story following events surrounding a hijacking of a plane. Written in pre-intermediate English with an accompanying audio cassette, students can read and listen, and then do the accompanying comprehension and extension exercises.Student’s Book, Teacher’s Guide, Audio CD

Movie Guides

Movie guides contain teachers’ notes and photocopiable student worksheets with background information, plot synopses, exercises and a copy of the DVD for the movie.

MulanHotel RwandaWhale RiderGandhiBend it Like BeckhamThe Killing FieldsThe PianistCatch a FireRabbit-Proof FenceGrave of the Fireflies

Under Development:Children of ManSound of Music

Under Development:General English BeginnerGeneral English Elementary (Final Edition)General English Intermediate Animal Farm Study Guide (upper-intermediate)Planet Earth Study Guide (intermediate)King Kong Study Guide (pre-intermediate)

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Social Studies

Introduction to Social StudiesAn introduction to the basic ideas behind the study of development, politics, economics, geography and history, written for first year post-secondary students. This module is written at a pre-intermediate level of English, and has been translated into Burmese.

Student’s Book (English)Teacher’s Guide (English)

Southeast AsiaThis module follows on from Introduction to Social Studies, with a more explicit regional focus. Students study early cultures, the influence of India and China, European expansion, colonialism and independence. It also looks at some of the problems faced by newly independent nations. Student’s Book (English, Burmese)Teacher’s Guide (English)

Environment IssuesThis module takes about 30 classroom hours, and focuses on local, regional and global environmental topics. It takes a problem-solving approach, and examines local solutions to environmental problems. The teacher’s guide contains an additional study guide for the famous documentary An Inconvenient Truth along with the DVD.

Student’s Book (English, Burmese)Teacher’s Guide (English)

A History of Burma from a Multi-ethnic PerspectiveThis module looks at Burma’s past from pre-history to the current situation. It takes a reflective approach; presenting historical events from a number of viewpoints and directing learners to evaluate sources, compare experiences and formulate their own conclusions.

Student’s Book (English, Burmese)Teacher’s Guide (English, Burmese)

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Gender PerspectivesWritten by both men and women, this module provides a perspective of gender roles at work, in religion, politics, education and family, and includes a chapter on gender-based violence. Throughout the module students are encouraged to think about the roles of men and women within their own communities.

Student’s Book (English, Burmese)Teacher’s Guide (English, Burmese)

Economics: An IntroductionThis module is designed to equip learners with basic economic literacy. It covers introductory economic theory as well as more complex themes such as economic systems and globalisation. It places a strong emphasis on analytical thinking, asking learners to apply new knowledge to their own situations and communities.

Student’s Book (English, Burmese)Teacher’s Guide (English, Burmese)

GENDER PERSPECTIVES STUDENT’S BOOK

International Crisis and ConflictThis comprehensive, higher level module was written in 2004 – an update is planned. It looks at the contemporary international political situation – the War on Terror, the situation in the Middle East, and background material on the Cold War. It requires a lot of independent reading by students, and is most suitable for students with good intermediate level English.

Student’s Book (English, Burmese)Teacher’s Guide (English, Burmese)

Systems of DemocracyA critical introduction to world political ideologies. This module analyses the advantages and disadvantages of different systems in theory and practice, with case studies from around the world. It is written in intermediate-level English.

Student’s Book (English)Teacher’s Guide (English)

Under Development:Introduction to Social Studies (Burmese Update)Environment Issues (Burmese Teacher’s Guide)Southeast Asia (Burmese Teacher’s Guide)Health and Society (English and Burmese)Politics (English and Burmese)Peace and Conflict Studies (English and Burmese)Gender Perspective (English and Burmese Update)Histories of Burma (English and Burmese)

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Maths

These modules make a one year post-secondary maths course. They consist of an English language Student’s Book and Teacher’s Guide.

Maths Module 1: NumbersSome of the topics covered in the module are a review of basic arithmetic, fractions, ratio, percentages and indices.

Maths Module 2: AlgebraIt is designed to review basic algebra before moving to quadratic equations, sequences and the laws of indices.

Maths Module 3: StatisticsIt covers all the topics needed to teach students how to present and interpret data. Students will create different charts and graphs and use standard techniques to draw conclusions and make predictions.

Maths Module 4: GeometryIt covers Geometry and Trigonometry, which are extremely useful in design, science, architecture, and engineering.

ScienceBasic ChemistryPhysics 1: Atoms & Molecules;Physics 2: Gas Laws: Pressure, Volume & Temperature;Physics 3: Motion & Force

Under Development:Practical PhysicsPlanet Earth Film Guide (Earth Sciences & Biology)Science Practical Handbook

Teaching Resources

Introduction to Teaching SkillsIntroduction to Teaching Skills is designed as a textbook for a course in teaching skills, but can also serve as a useful guide for current teachers who would like to improve some of their skills. This module covers the following areas: the role of the teacher, how students learn, classroom management, lesson planning, assessment, student-centred learning and how to use activities and resources in the classroom. Trainee Book (English, Burmese), Trainer Guide (English, Burmese)

Two Truths, One LieThis teaching aid organises over 100 classroom activities for language teachers to use. These activities include participative techniques and can help classes become more student-centred. Listed by activity type, these activities contain clear, concise instructions to help the teacher apply these activities to their lesson plans and curriculum. It is a great resource to have available for any language teacher. Available in English.

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Activate!‘Activate!’ is a guide to using activities in learning. The introduction gives a basic overview to help teachers plan their topics, lessons and activities. The rest of the book presents 61 tried and tested activities, and explains at which stage of a topic they can be most effectively used. Available in English.

Community Development

Community Profiles and Needs AssessmentThis module looks at ways to analyse a community and determine what its needs are. It is currently only available in Burmese.Student’s Book (Burmese)Teacher’s Guide (Burmese)

Under Development:Project Management (English)

Other Resources

World of KnowledgeThis is an ELT board-game containing over 600 questions on a variety of different subjects, including English, people, history, geography, food and drink, and general knowledge. Although the content is wide-ranging there is a focus across all categories on Burma and Southeast Asia.

Directory of Further and Adult Education on the Thai-Burma BorderA comprehensive list of schools, education programmes and organisations catering to adult and post-secondary students. There is a brief description, including contact details, of each programme.

Under Development:Directory of Further and Adult Education on the Thai- Burma Border (Update)

The Curriculum Project (CP) develops and distributes teaching materials to post-secondary and adult education programmes on the Burma border. CP also delivers teacher training and other assistance to schools and education programmes. Materials

• CP materials are designed especially for the border context. • CP develops materials for English Language Learning, Social

Studies, Science, Maths and Community Development.• Most Social Studies materials are available in Burmese translation.• Teacher’s Guides contain teaching notes, answers, background

information and extra ideas for activities. They are designed for teachers with little teaching experience or knowledge of the subject, as well as experienced teachers.

• CP staff are happy to answer any of your questions about which materials are suitable for your class.

• Schools or organisations working with Burmese post-secondary or adult students can get a free copy of each of our materials (depending on budget).

• CP materials can be downloaded free at our website. • CP materials are often mass printed which makes them cheaper

than photocopying your own copies.Library

• CP also has an extensive library of resources to supplement those we produce. It contains textbooks from around the world on many topics.

• Anyone involved in education (teachers, trainers, students, etc.) along the border is weclome to access and use the library.

Training• Depending on your location, CP can arrange teacher training

workshops for teachers wanting to use CP materials.

Please visit us at: www.curriculumproject.orgContact us at: info@curriculumproject.orgTelephone: 055 534731