2. SUMMARY OF THE BOOK "LANGUAGE
CURRICULUM DESIGN" BY I.S.P. NATION
AND JOHN MACALISTER:
• This book provides a comprehensive guide to designing language
curricula. It explores the process of planning and creating language
courses effectively. The book covers essential topics like gathering ideas,
setting clear goals, analyzing learners' needs, and applying teaching
principles. It also discusses the importance of evaluating and adapting
curricula for better outcomes.
3. AIMS:
• To understand the process of designing language curricula
systematically.
• To develop the skills needed to create effective language courses.
• To apply curriculum design theory to real-world teaching situations.
4. BENEFITS:
• Enhances your ability to design language courses that meet learners'
needs.
• Empowers you with the tools to adapt and improve language curricula
over time.
• Equips you with the knowledge to create engaging and effective
language learning experiences.
5. DEFINITIONS:
• Curriculum: A curriculum is like a roadmap that outlines what and how
students will learn during a course. It includes all the educational
experiences, goals, and resources used to help students achieve specific
learning outcomes.
• Syllabus: A syllabus is a part of the curriculum. It's a detailed plan that
specifies the content, sequence, and objectives for a particular course. It
breaks down what will be taught and when.
• Course Book: A course book is a physical or digital resource that
provides the content, materials, and activities used in a course. It's a tool
that helps teachers deliver the curriculum and syllabus effectively.
6. CURRICULUM VS. SYLLABUS:
• Curriculum encompasses the entire educational plan, including goals,
resources, and overarching objectives. It's the big picture.
• Syllabus is a detailed breakdown of a specific course within the
curriculum. It outlines what will be taught, how, and when.
7. SYLLABUS VS. COURSE BOOK:
• A syllabus is a plan that focuses on the content, objectives, and
sequencing of a course.
• A course book is a resource that contains the materials, exercises, and
content used to implement the syllabus.
8. CURRICULUM VS. COURSE BOOK:
• Curriculum is the overall educational plan that guides the entire learning
journey.
• A course book is just one component of the curriculum, providing
materials for a specific course.
9. • In simple terms, think of curriculum as the big plan that covers all
aspects of learning, syllabus as the detailed plan for a specific course,
and the course book as the tool teachers use to follow the syllabus and
deliver the lessons. Studying "Language Curriculum Design" helps you
master these concepts and design effective language courses.
