Curriculum Development for Second Language Learning

Course aim

To engage with principles and practices for designing language and culture curriculum that is grounded in a sound theory of language teaching, a recognition of the policy contexts, and an appreciation of learner diversity.

Course content

Aspects and elements of curriculum; principles of language learning and teaching; constructions of content; principles of curriculum design; curriculum and resources evaluation; selecting, adapting and creating learning resources; formulating curriculum intentions; principles and practices for establishing curriculum content; assessing language learning.

Textbook(s)

Graves, K 2000, Designing language Course: a guide for teachers, Heinle & Heinle, Boston

Prerequisite(s)

For students enrolled in pre-service programs such as the LMTC Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary) or the LBPM Bachelor of Education (Primary and Middle), prerequisites are: EDUC 4168 Second Language Learning and EDUC 4115 Approaches and Strategies in TESOL.

Corequisite(s)

For students enrolled in the LCAV Graduate Certificate of Education (TESOL) or LGVW Graduate Diploma in Education (Adult Vocational and Workplace Learning): EDUC 4168 Second Language Learning is a co-requisite.

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Analysis of a unit of work (a series of lessons) for a specific language teaching context., Plannig a unit of work for a specific language teaching context., Planning a program of work within a specific teaching/learning context.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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