DIDACTIC PROGRAMME I NTRODUCTION Academic writing.pdf

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DIDACTIC PROGRAMME I Introduction

1. POSSIBLE TERMS a. b. c. d. e.

Didactic programme Didactic programming Course programme Teaching plan Syllabus design: 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, description, but a broader and wider notion; it is in fact what we know as didactic programme. f. Course syllabus g. Educational programme h. ...

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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...

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2.1. Definition of Course Programme a. A syllabus design intends to specify the most relevant aspects of the teaching process, namely the general context where teaching takes place, the learners‟ main features, the basic competences, objectives and contents as well as the methodological considerations or assessment at large. In short, we need to cover   all the factors ruling and affecting our teaching practice. ( Definition of course programme) b. A course programme is concerned with the decisions we have to make regarding our teaching performance, namely what and why to teach, how to teach, when to teach… ( Definition of course programme) c. Effective planning is the basis of successful teaching. Planning begins with the goals of a particular teaching-learning situation; encompasses  means of attaining those goals, including materials and activities; and terminates with effective procedures for evaluating the degree to which the instructional goals have been achieved. On top of this, other crucial aspects are to be considered, namely basic competences, timing, ... all contributing to the accomplishment of the major objectives of English for the year. ( Definition of course programme)

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To cover To rule To encompass To accomplish  – accomplishment

2.2. Introduction of your document (goals) a. This document intends to describe the broadest context in which planning for language instruction takes place, taking into account our learners‟ characteristics, the basic competences, objectives and contents as well as methodology or assessment among many others. (goals of this course programme ) FUSTER-SAURA. [email protected]

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b. This teaching plan, aimed at Year 4, is intended to outline the different aspects involved in the teaching-learning situation. It is important to remark from the very outset that this document should not be seen as „etched in stone‟. On the contrary, it is meant to be flexible so as to adapt it as students‟ learning needs become more apparent. (goals of this course programme ) c. This document primarily intends to gather   the essential elements put forward in the Organic Law of Education 2/2006, namely …. d. This syllabus intends to bring / draw together   the core  elements stated in the Organic Law of Education 2/2006. e. The major goal of this course programme is to plan a wide range of  aspects involved in the teaching-learning process, such as:        

Analysis of background. Analysis of students. Provision for individual differences. Statement of objectives, contents and basic competences. Statement of methodology, typology of activities, groupings... Syllabus design. List of materials to be used. Assessment of both pupil learning and of the teaching procedures.

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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, seek to, strive for

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2.3. Statement of the level chosen a. This syllabus design has been devised for ...

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Plan Develop Design Intend Aim at Meant for

2.4. Some linking sentences / ideas a. Nevertheless, it is worth mentioning that all of this will be done taking into account our specific group of learners, this is, we shall consider not only their basic and specific characteristics, but also the context where teaching takes place so as to make the most of their local environment, resources and circumstances. This will be done to better meet all young people‟s needs, aptitudes and interests. As a rule of thumb  we could say that everything stems from our learners‟ needs and interests. b. Then, we shall determine / specify / detail / render explicit / state / spell out our educational aims and objectives in the context of our school. c. As such, this programme intends to detail both the educational aims and objectives within the school context. d. Subsequently, this syllabus is meant to render explicit the didactic aims and objectives enclosed in our school environment. e. Our curriculum is open and flexible which entails that schools should specify / determine / establish / settle their teaching to their learners.

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As a rule of thumb Determine: specify / detail / render explicit / state / spell out

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2.5. Subdivision of the parts 

This syllabus comprises / embraces / includes …

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Seven distinct block will be covered, ranging from … to …

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In order to better grasp  / understand this document, seven blocks will be considered.

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For a better understanding, we have decided to split this syllabus into seven different but interralated sections. The first one will be devoted to …

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Our syllabus encompasses the core elements stated in the Organic Law of Education, namely …., which will be presented in turn.

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Range from … to Grasp Devoted to Include: Comprise, embrace, consist of, take account of, involve, bring in, encompass, cover …

2.6. References for the elaboration of this programme a. The decisions presented here have been made taking into account the current legislation which includes some pedagogical and epistemological principles. Similarly we have considered the psychological features of our students. b. This programme has been designed taking into account not only the current legislation but also considering some pedagogical, psychological and epistemological principles that will shape our teaching. c. We shall next present the foundations that have guided our decisionmaking process, namely legal, pedagogical and psychological and epistemological. d. The basis for our course programme include … e. Our syllabus reflects the philosophical and educational approach that guided the policy-makers, which suits learners‟ needs and current thinking in language pedagogy. In the same line, the procedures, techniques, and presentation of items must be in harmony with the specifications given in the curriculum.

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f. This syllabus has been planned bearing in mind the specifications established in our curriculum. Thus, these are of legal, pedagogical, psychological and epistemological nature. g. This syllabus draws on  both the current legislation, namely … and on the most relevant theories in the field of psychology, pedagogy …

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Decision-making process To draw on

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