Designing and implementing supplementary action-oriented learning materials for the I Love English 5 textbook

Abstract

The aim of this thesis is to design and implement a set of supplementary action-oriented learning materials for the I Love English 5 textbook to encourage meaningful communication, cooperation and active participation in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. The study follows an action research methodology, involving the development, classroom implementation, evaluation and revision of the created materials. Data were collected through classroom observations, student feedback and teacher feedback. The findings are analyzed in relation to their user-friendliness, to the effectiveness of the materials in promoting meaningful communication, cooperation and active participation, as well as the challenges encountered during implementation. The first chapter of the thesis reviews theoretical foundations of the action-oriented approach. The second chapter presents the design and implementation of the action-oriented learning materials, data collection methods and an analysis of data. The study concludes with pedagogical recommendations for integrating action-oriented learning materials into EFL teaching practice. Keywords: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR, actionoriented approach, language teaching, action research, basic school