Curriculum Development in Language Teaching

This text provides a systematic introduction to the issues involved in planning, developing, and managing effective language programs.

Jack C. Richards (Author)

9780521804912, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 12 March 2001

336 pages
23 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.542 kg

This text provides a systematic introduction to the issues involved in planning, developing, and managing effective language programs. The paperback edition provides a systematic introduction to the issues involved in developing, managing, and evaluating effective second and foreign language programs and teaching materials. Key stages in the curriculum development process are examined, including situation analysis, needs analysis, goal setting, syllabus design, materials development and adaptation, teaching and teacher support, and evaluation. Discussion activities throughout the book enable it to be used as a reference text for teachers and administrators.

Subject Areas: ELT: teaching theory & methods [EBA]