ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE CURRICULUM

ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE CURRICULUM

1. Sequencing

   • Spiral Curriculum
     • Decide an item
       • Cover it several times
         • Details
   • Matrix Model
     • Similar to spiral
       • Same items
         • Different contens
   • Revision Units
     • An addition to
       • linear model
         • Material has to be
           • Several times

2. Goals

   • Language, ideas , skills, text
     • Discourse
       • The basis for units of progression
         • Used in pre-universitary courses
     • Functions
       • Used as progression
         • Sequence of structure determines sequences of lessons
     • Grammar
       • Major Unit of Progression
         • Learning particular items uncosidered
     • Vocabulary
       • Not based on lexical sets
         • Meet the same vocabulary in several contexts
   • Long term need
     • Has to be achieves

3. Needs Analysis

   • Neccessities
     • Lacks
       • Wants
         • Learner's personal ambition
       • Content should suit proficienty level
     • What has to be learnt

4. Objective

   • Short-term steps
     • To reach

5. Field Approach

   • Items are decided
     • Can start anywhere all over material

6. Modular Approach

   • Breaks course into independet non-lienar units
     • Dont need previous knowledge