Teacher designed materials may range from one-off, single use items to extensive programmes of work where the tasks and activities build on each other to create a coherent
progression of skills, concepts and language items.The guidelines that follow may act as a useful
framework for teachers as they navigate the range of factors and variables to develop materials for
their own teaching situations. The guidelines are offered as just that – guidelines – not rules to be
rigidly applied or adhered to. While not all the guidelines will be relevant or applicable in all
materials design scenarios, overall they provide for coherent design and materials which enhance the
learning experience