Language Curriculum Design: An Overview

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What is curriculum design compared to?

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A kind of writing activity.

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What are the typical sub-processes of the writing process applied to curriculum design?

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Gathering ideas, ordering ideas, ideas to text, reviewing, editing.

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What are the three outer circles in the curriculum design model?

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Principles, environment, needs.

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What factors should be considered when designing a course?

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Learners' present knowledge, available resources, teachers' skills, curriculum designer's strengths and limitations, principles of teaching and learning.

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What is the result of environment analysis in curriculum design?

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A ranked list of factors affecting the design.

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What does needs analysis result in?

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A realistic list of language, ideas, or skill items based on learners' proficiency and future needs.

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What is the purpose of applying principles in curriculum design?

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To decide on the most important principles to apply and monitor their application throughout the design process.

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What does the inner circle of the curriculum model represent?

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The syllabus.

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What is the importance of having clear general goals for a course?

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It guides the content and sequencing of the course.

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What does the content and sequencing part of the inner circle represent?

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The items to learn in a course and the order in which they occur.