Een Passende Woordkeus

This article deals with the selection of words for curriculum materials, in the light of the choice made in a cdrom on vocabulary learning and a language learning method in primary education. First, some criteria for vocabulary selection are discussed. Next, it is shown that the selection of words feeds on two sources: on the theme in question, and on a word frequency list. Further, examples are given to show that the selection of words is dependent on the medium of instruction and the type of interaction. Finally, the different roles of teachers and those who develop curriculum materials are discussed.