In order to check what influence the research results and the consequential demands on foreign language lessons at primary level had on the currently used teaching material, I want to examine the popular books Playway 3 and Playway 4 (Klett, 2001 – Rainbow edition), which are used in the classes 3 and 4, and the additional material. There is a special edition for North-Rhine Westphalia, which differs slightly from the federal version. When English became an official subject in 2003 and the first provisional guidelines had been published, the State Government decided to use Playway only after a few changes would have been made. However, this paper is concerned with the federal edition, which was published in 2001 and is still used in many schools.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The Components of the Playway Set
- The Pupil’s Books
- Appearance, structure and general aspects of the Pupil’s Books
- Distinctive features of book 3
- Distinctive features of book 4
- Evaluation of the findings
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper analyzes the Playway 3 and Playway 4 books (Klett, 2001 – Rainbow edition) and the additional material used in English classes for grades 3 and 4. The main objective is to examine the influence of research results and demands on foreign language lessons at primary level on the teaching material.
- The effectiveness of Playway in promoting playful learning and basic communicative language skills.
- The role of additional material in supporting the learning process.
- The integration of intercultural learning and cultural awareness in the teaching material.
- The potential for promoting values and ethical issues.
- The alignment of the Playway material with current demands on English lessons at primary level.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introductory chapter provides context for the study, discussing the introduction of English as a foreign language in German primary schools and the rationale for early foreign language learning.
Chapter 2 presents the components of the Playway set, including the Teacher’s Book, Pupil’s Book, Activity Book, videocassettes, audio CDs, Story Cards, Picture Cards, Word Cards, and the hand puppet Max. Each component is briefly described and its function within the set is outlined.
Chapter 3 focuses on the Pupil’s Books, examining their appearance, structure, and general aspects. It highlights the similarities and differences between Playway 3 and Playway 4, including the language level, content, and design. The chapter also provides a detailed analysis of the distinctive features of each book, including the topics covered, the types of exercises, and the use of language and illustrations.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The keywords associated with this paper include Playway, English as a Foreign Language, primary level, teaching material, pupil's book, activity book, teacher's book, additional material, intercultural learning, values education, ethical issues, language skills, and communicative competence.
- Quote paper
- Sebastian Heinrichs (Author), 2005, "Playway-Rainbow"-Edition. An introduction and analysis of teaching material for English as a foreign language at primary level, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/74946
