The document discusses different approaches to curriculum in English: the concentric or sequential approach, topical approach, functional approach, and eclectic approach. The concentric approach covers content repeatedly from simple to complex. The topical approach teaches selected content together without future review. The functional approach focuses on skills over concepts and theories. The eclectic approach combines elements of the other approaches. Research shows the concentric approach works best individually, but integrating elements of all four approaches into a balanced curriculum is considered the best practice.

1. Relevance of Different Approaches in
Curriculum of English
-Bhagirath
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2. Curriculum Approaches
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Based on elements- teachers, students and
context
Focuses
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Students and their learning goals
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Effects of the teachers' action on learning
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Context of learning
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3. Curriculum Approaches
1.Concentric or Sequential Approach
2.Topical Approach
3.Functional Approach
4.Eclectic Approach
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4. Concentric or Sequential Approach
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Subject matter
covered again and
again at successive
stage
From simple to
complex, known to
unknown
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5. Topical Approach
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Selected content
explained in the
same class at the
same time
No future learning of
the content
Useful in higher
stages of learning
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6. Functional Approach
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An alternate
approach
Emphasis on skill
Doesn't contain
abstract concepts
and theories
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7. Eclectic Approach
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Combination of approaches
-Concentric
Approach
-Functional
Approach
-Topical Approach
Eclectic Curriculum
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8. Which one is the best approach?
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Research shows concentric works better
Best practice is to integrate all four
approaches
Good curriculum contains balance of all
approaches
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