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What is the main difference between a process syllabus and a content-based syllabus?
What is the main difference between a process syllabus and a content-based syllabus?
- A process syllabus is more flexible in terms of coursebook content, while a content-based syllabus is rigid and predetermined.
- A process syllabus is based on experimental learning, while a content-based syllabus is based on product-oriented learning.
- A process syllabus focuses on predetermined content, while a content-based syllabus allows for negotiation between learners and teachers.
- A process syllabus emphasizes learning process rather than predetermined content, while a content-based syllabus requires predetermined content. (correct)
What is a characteristic of coursebooks following a content-based syllabus?
What is a characteristic of coursebooks following a content-based syllabus?
- They have predetermined content and a fixed start and finish. (correct)
- They are flexible and allow for tailor-made programs of learning according to student needs.
- They allow for negotiation between learners and teachers on teaching direction.
- They are experimental and emphasize the learning process over the product.
What is one advantage of coursebooks like McMillan Dossiers and The Sourcebook?
What is one advantage of coursebooks like McMillan Dossiers and The Sourcebook?
- They encourage negotiation between learners and teachers on teaching direction.
- They are experimental and flexible in terms of content.
- They allow for construction of tailor-made programs of learning according to student need. (correct)
- They emphasize the learning process over the product.
Why is it somewhat inevitable for coursebooks to have predetermined content?
Why is it somewhat inevitable for coursebooks to have predetermined content?
What is the emphasis of a process syllabus?
What is the emphasis of a process syllabus?