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.

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.

Key features

• Discussion questions within and at the end of chapters, give readers opportunities to reflect on and discuss the issues.
• Case studies in each chapter enable readers to see how the issues discussed are addressed by practitioners.
• Thoroughly updated for the second edition, including new chapters on the nature of curriculum and curriculum as process.