摘要：Most of the papers in this special issue focus on teacher-developed materials. Another lesser known but equally successful approach is to involve the learner in materials development. Involving students in materials development allows them to gain a greater understanding of their learning processes and the pedagogical premises underlying teaching materials. In my classes, an ideal starting point is songs. More CDs are sold in Japan than in any other country in the world and Japan is the largest importer of foreign music. This is a clear indication that our students find music, i.e., English songs, both accessible and enjoyable. But how do we develop learners from consumers of music to developers of song-based materials? Several resource books have shown ways for the teacher to produce materials (e.g., Murphey 1992, Griffee 1992), yet these may appear overcomplicated to students. The best way to encourage learner-designed materials is by example.
