Curriculum Development in Language Teaching

A systematic introduction to the issues involved in developing, managing, and evaluating effective second and foreign language programs and teaching materials.

Jack C. Richards (Author)

9781316625545, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 April 2017

348 pages
24.5 x 18.8 x 1.9 cm, 0.66 kg

A systematic introduction to the issues involved in developing, managing, and evaluating effective second and foreign language programs and teaching materials. 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 resource books for teachers [EBAR]