This paper presents the results of a study into the perception and application of authentic materials (AM) by those currently involved in English language education. The paper begins with a literature review of the advantages and disadvantages of AM and then details a research study in which 24 English Language Teaching (ELT) professionals, based in Japan, Singapore, and the United States, were interviewed about their beliefs and experiences regarding practical AM usage. Concrete examples were gleaned from the teachers who use AM in diverse cultures and educational environments, and these examples are also presented in the paper. The study found that teachers not only value the role of AM in language education, citing such benefits as increased student motivation and awareness of the world outside the classroom, but they also work hard and with creativity to overcome the difficulties associated with bringing AM into the class. The greatest of these difficulties is the significant burden placed on teachers in selecting and adapting appropriate material, and the paper concludes that more must be done to increase the availability and ease of use of AM for ELT professionals. 本稿は、英語教員のオーセンティック・マテリアル（AM）についての見解とその応用に関する調査の結果報告である。 日本、シンガポール、アメリカの異なる段階の教育機関で教鞭を執っている英語教員（日本語話者と英語話者）に対して 個人面談を実施し、授業でのAMの使用方法、ＡＭの使用による利点と欠点、見解を明らかにした。さらに、授業で使用し たAMの選定方法、題材の内容、授業での使用方法の詳細の聞き取りを行った。教材として使用するための準備と手間がか かるとしながらも、ＡＭを使用することにより学習者を教室の外の実世界へつなげることができるという利点が報告され た。多様な文化や環境のもとで英語教育に携わっている教員の取り組みや工夫などの具体的な授業方法を紹介する。
Valvona et al. (Fri,) studied this question.