Curriculum Development for Intensive English Programs: A Contextualized Framework for Language Program Design and Implementation

This book provides a comprehensive approach to curriculum creation, design, development, and evaluation for Intensive English Programs, breaking down the ADDIE model into meaningful units and including prompts, activities, and summaries to support learning and implementation. It is a valuable resource for instructors and program administrators.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a holistic and contextualized approach to curriculum creation, design, development, and evaluation for Intensive English Programs. It begins by guiding the reader through the crucial yet often overlooked steps of contextualizing their current or future language curriculum, providing decision-makers with a complete understanding of the curriculum's intended goals. The subsequent chapters delve into the widely recognized ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) model of curricular design, breaking it down into meaningful units focused on learner and context analysis, learning outcomes, assessments, materials, and implementation and evaluation processes. Accessible and engaging chapters include a range of prompts, activities, and summaries to facilitate learning and implementation.

Furthermore, the book provides valuable guidance on how to construct a language curriculum from scratch and offers insights for enhancing or revising an existing curriculum. It serves as a vital resource for instructors and program administrators in language programs, as well as an essential text for courses in TESOL methods and language curriculum design. By offering a comprehensive and practical framework, this book empowers educators to create effective and learner-centered curricula that meet the diverse needs of their students.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032287379