THE ELT CURRICULUM

THE ELT CURRICULUM

1. 2. PRINCIPAL PURPOSE

   • Develop in our students the ability to communicate effectively
     • In a wide range of social and professional contexts

2. 3. THREE MAIN TRADITIONAL MODELS OF CURRICULUM DESIGN

   • The content model
     • Origin: Plato and Aristotle
       • Classical humanism
         • Emphasis on grammar
   • The objectives model
     • Emphasis on consistency among objectives, experiences and results
       • Aims indicate both behaviour to be developed and area of content to be applied
   • The process model
     • Emphasis on means rather than ends
       • Learner participate in deciding on learning activities

3. 1. DEFINITION OF CURRICULUM

   • All aspects of an educational program
     • Planning
     • Implementation
     • Evaluation

4. 4. NEW MODEL

   • Mixed-focus curriculum
     • New Pragmatism
     • The product of learning
     • The process of learning

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