2013-2014Year 4 Course Programme DIDACTIC PROGRAMME I Introduction 1. POSSIBLE TERMS a. b. c. d. e. Didactic programme Didactic programming Course programme Teaching plan Syllabus design: It is a controversial term as we primarily understand syllabus design as “the selection and grading of content” ie. the main points to be studied and thus a subpart of a didactic programme, unlike some scholars who believe that a syllabus is not just a course description, but a broader and wider notion; it is in fact what we know as didactic programme. f. Course syllabus g. Educational programme h. ... STICK TO JUST ONE TERM! 2. INTRODUCTION: STRUCTURE 1. General definition of the term „course programme‟ / Introduction of your document. 2. Statement of the level chosen. 3. Subdivision of your course programme. 4. References for the elaboration of this programme. NB. You can spell out other general ideas: role of English in the curriculum; legal scenario... FUSTER-SAURA. [email protected] Página 1 In short.Year 4 Course Programme 2013-2014 2. On top of this. objectives and contents as well as the methodological considerations or assessment at large. This document intends to describe the broadest context in which planning for language instruction takes place. Effective planning is the basis of successful teaching.. oposingles@hotmail. namely basic competences. when to teach… (Definition of course programme) c. A syllabus design intends to specify the most relevant aspects of the teaching process.2. the basic competences. all contributing to the accomplishment of the major objectives of English for the year.com Página 2 . Definition of Course Programme a. objectives and contents as well as methodology or assessment among many others.1. Planning begins with the goals of a particular teaching-learning situation. how to teach. Introduction of your document (goals) a. namely the general context where teaching takes place. the learners‟ main features. other crucial aspects are to be considered. namely what and why to teach.. taking into account our learners‟ characteristics. we need to cover all the factors ruling and affecting our teaching practice. (Definition of course programme) USEFUL VOCABULARY: - To cover To rule To encompass To accomplish – accomplishment 2. encompasses means of attaining those goals. . (goals of this course programme) FUSTER-SAURA. including materials and activities. timing. and terminates with effective procedures for evaluating the degree to which the instructional goals have been achieved. A course programme is concerned with the decisions we have to make regarding our teaching performance. the basic competences. (Definition of course programme) b. This syllabus intends to bring / draw together the core elements stated in the Organic Law of Education 2/2006. USEFUL VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSIONS: - From the (very) outset To gather To put forward To bring / draw together A wide range of Statement Provision for / to make provision for To intend: aim.2013-2014 Year 4 Course Programme b. is intended to outline the different aspects involved in the teaching-learning situation. Syllabus design. Statement of methodology. oposingles@hotmail. strive for FUSTER-SAURA. Provision for individual differences. It is important to remark from the very outset that this document should not be seen as „etched in stone‟. typology of activities. d. This teaching plan. This document primarily intends to gather the essential elements put forward in the Organic Law of Education 2/2006. (goals of this course programme) c.. contents and basic competences. The major goal of this course programme is to plan a wide range of aspects involved in the teaching-learning process. Statement of objectives. groupings. such as: Analysis of background. Assessment of both pupil learning and of the teaching procedures. namely ….. On the contrary. seek to. List of materials to be used.com Página 3 . aimed at Year 4. it is meant to be flexible so as to adapt it as students‟ learning needs become more apparent. e. Analysis of students. As such. USEFUL VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSIONS: - As a rule of thumb Determine: specify / detail / render explicit / state / spell out FUSTER-SAURA. but also the context where teaching takes place so as to make the most of their local environment. Statement of the level chosen a. Our curriculum is open and flexible which entails that schools should specify / determine / establish / settle their teaching to their learners. this syllabus is meant to render explicit the didactic aims and objectives enclosed in our school environment. e. this programme intends to detail both the educational aims and objectives within the school context. Some linking sentences / ideas a. This will be done to better meet all young people‟s needs. b. it is worth mentioning that all of this will be done taking into account our specific group of learners. we shall determine / specify / detail / render explicit / state / spell out our educational aims and objectives in the context of our school. d. Then. As a rule of thumb we could say that everything stems from our learners‟ needs and interests. Nevertheless. [email protected] 4 Course Programme 2013-2014 2. This syllabus design has been devised for . this is. resources and circumstances. c.com Página 4 . we shall consider not only their basic and specific characteristics.4.. Subsequently. USEFUL VOCABULARY: - Plan Develop Design Intend Aim at Meant for 2.3. aptitudes and interests. Year 4 Course Programme 2013-2014 2. encompass. take account of. namely legal. seven blocks will be considered. Our syllabus reflects the philosophical and educational approach that guided the policy-makers. which suits learners‟ needs and current thinking in language pedagogy. The first one will be devoted to … Our syllabus encompasses the core elements stated in the Organic Law of Education. c. ranging from … to … In order to better grasp / understand this document. embrace. psychological and epistemological principles that will shape our teaching. which will be presented in turn. The decisions presented here have been made taking into account the current legislation which includes some pedagogical and epistemological principles. pedagogical and psychological and epistemological. In the same line. USEFUL VOCABULARY: - Range from … to Grasp Devoted to Include: Comprise.5. cover … 2. bring in. Subdivision of the parts This syllabus comprises / embraces / includes … Seven distinct block will be covered.6. oposingles@hotmail. We shall next present the foundations that have guided our decisionmaking process. This programme has been designed taking into account not only the current legislation but also considering some pedagogical. we have decided to split this syllabus into seven different but interralated sections. The basis for our course programme include … e. Similarly we have considered the psychological features of our students.com Página 5 . FUSTER-SAURA. and presentation of items must be in harmony with the specifications given in the curriculum.. involve. techniques. b. For a better understanding. the procedures. d. References for the elaboration of this programme a. namely …. consist of. Year 4 Course Programme 2013-2014 f. This syllabus has been planned bearing in mind the specifications established in our curriculum. these are of legal. g. pedagogy … USEFUL VOCABULARY: - Decision-making process To draw on FUSTER-SAURA.com Página 6 . Thus. namely … and on the most relevant theories in the field of psychology. oposingles@hotmail. pedagogical. This syllabus draws on both the current legislation. psychological and epistemological nature.
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