Course planning and syllabus design

Course planning and syllabus design

1. the course rationale

   • that is
     • a brief written description
       • about
         • the course and the nature of it
           • answer
             • who is this course for?
             • whay ir the course about?
             • what kind of teaching and learning will take place in the course?

2. describing the entry and exit level

   • that is
     • the level at which the program will start
     • the level learners may be expected to reach at the end

3. Choosing course content

   • a writting course should include
     • grammar
     • functions
     • topics
     • skills
     • proccesses
     • texts
   • a speaking course
     • could be organized around
       • functions
       • interaction skills
       • topics

4. Determining the scope and sequence

   • means
     • the breadth and depth
   • answer
     • what range of content will be covered?
     • to what extent should each topic be studied?
   • is based on
     • simple to complex
     • chronology
     • need
     • prerequisite
     • whole to part or part to whole

5. Planning the course structure

   • insludes
     • sequence
       • to
         • provide a basis for teaching
     • form

6. Selecting a sullabus framework

   • means
     • elements used in planning language courses
       • could be
         • pedagogical tasks
         • real world tasks

7. Developing instructional blocks

   • to
     • make the course more teachable and learnable
       • could be
         • modules
         • units