Hybrid ESP Materials: Integrating Textbooks, Digital Tools, and Real-World Tasks

11th International Scientific Conference Technics, Informatics and Education – TIE 2026, (pp. 488-496)

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Milica Kočović Pajević , Jelena Grubor  and Sibela Eminović  

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46793/TIE26.488KP

САЖЕТАК /ABSTRACT:

This article proposes a conceptual framework for Hybrid ESP Materials, integrating traditional textbooks, digital tools, and authentic real-world tasks into a unified instructional design model. Building on recent developments in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and critiques of textbook-driven instruction, the paper argues that conventional materials are increasingly insufficient in addressing the dynamic, context-sensitive needs of professional language use. The proposed hybrid model conceptualizes ESP materials as an interconnected system composed of three components: (1) textbook-based core input for linguistic and structural scaffolding, (2) digital tools including AI applications, video resources, and interactive platforms for adaptive learning support, and (3) authentic tasks derived from real-world professional discourse and practices. The paper further explores the pedagogical implications of hybrid materials design, emphasizing the evolving role of teachers as instructional designers and curators of multimodal learning environments. It further emphasizes the potential of AI-driven tools and simulations to support learner autonomy, engagement, and authentic communication, while recognizing challenges associated with digital access, teacher readiness, and effective pedagogical integration.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS: 

ESP; digital tools; textbooks; hybrid materials; AI; authentic materials

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