Curriculum Approaches in Language Teaching Quiz

What is the primary focus of forward design in curriculum development?

• Assessment of learning outcomes

• Syllabus planning

• Classroom processes and methodology

• Learning outcomes specification

Which curriculum design approach begins with classroom processes?

• Syllabus design

• Backward design

• Forward design

• Central design

What does backward design start with?

• Teaching methods

• Learning outcomes

• Assessment strategies

• Syllabus planning

Which of the following is an example of backward design?

• Audiolingual method

• Task-based instruction

• Common European Framework

• Content-based instruction

What does the term 'input' refer to in the context of curriculum?

• The learning outcomes expected

• The assessment methods used

• The linguistic content of a course

• The teaching methodologies applied

Which approach emphasizes the role of methodology over syllabus specification?

• Syllabus design

• Central design

• Forward design

• Backward design

What is a key characteristic of central design?

• Focus on predetermined objectives

• Strict adherence to a syllabus

• Emphasis on learner-centered activities

• Linear progression from input to output

In which design approach are learning outcomes often described in terms of competencies?

• Central design

• Forward design

• Backward design

• Syllabus design

What is the main goal of the Common European Framework of Reference?

• To focus solely on assessment methods

• To promote innovative teaching methodologies

• To establish a common basis for language learning objectives

• To provide a detailed syllabus for language teaching

Which of the following is NOT a component of curriculum as described in the text?

• Input

• Output

• Process

• Assessment