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Which type of case studies are discussed in the text?
Which type of case studies are discussed in the text?
Where can additional case studies on curriculum design be found?
Where can additional case studies on curriculum design be found?
What is the purpose of analyzing a short case study according to the text?
What is the purpose of analyzing a short case study according to the text?
In which journals can other case studies be found?
In which journals can other case studies be found?
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What does Table 1.1 provide an example analysis based on?
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What should one do after choosing a short case study to analyze according to the text?
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What does the book of case studies aim to be according to the text?
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What kind of courses are discussed in some of the chapter titles?
What kind of courses are discussed in some of the chapter titles?
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Where can one find other case studies apart from the references at the back of the book?
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Study Notes
Curriculum Design Process
- The curriculum design process can be seen as a writing activity, consisting of several sub-processes.
- The typical sub-processes of writing can be applied to curriculum design, but it's more useful to use a different set of parts.
- The curriculum design model consists of three outer circles (principles, environment, needs) and a subdivided inner circle.
Outer Circles
- The outer circles involve practical and theoretical considerations that guide the course production process.
- Factors to consider include:
- Learners' present knowledge and lacks
- Available resources (time, etc.)
- Teachers' skills
- Designer's strengths and limitations
- Principles of teaching and learning
Environment Analysis
- The result of environment analysis is a ranked list of factors and their effects on design.
- Factors are considered in three sub-processes: environment analysis, needs analysis, and application of principles.
Needs Analysis
- The result of needs analysis is a realistic list of language, ideas, or skill items.
- Factors considered include:
- Learners' present proficiency
- Future needs and wants
Application of Principles
- The result of applying principles is a course that provides the greatest support for learning.
- Principles are decided on and monitored throughout the design process.
Curriculum Design Model
- The inner circle represents the syllabus.
- The inner circle has goals as its center.
- Content and sequencing represent the items to learn and their order.
- Ideas content is used as a vehicle for items, not as a goal in itself.
Principles in Curriculum Design
- The connection between research and theory of language learning and practice of designing lessons and courses is very important.
- Failure to make this connection can result in ineffective courses.
- Examples of neglected principles include:
- The interference that occurs when semantically and formally related items are presented together.
- The comprehensible input principle (at least one quarter of the total course time should involve engaging input at the right level for the learner).
Monitoring and Assessment
- The aims of curriculum design are to create a course that has useful goals, achieves its goals, satisfies users, and does so efficiently.
- Assessing involves the use of tests, including proficiency tests and achievement tests.
- Proficiency tests measure language knowledge, while achievement tests measure what has been learned from a particular course.
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Description
Explore the key aspects of curriculum design process in language teaching with a focus on the curriculum model. Learn about the different stages involved in curriculum development such as gathering ideas, ordering ideas, transforming ideas into text, reviewing, and editing.
