Syllabus Design
What is a syllabus?
A plan or framework that outlines what will be taught, how it will be taught, and how learning will be assessed.
What are the three stages of a reading lesson?
Pre-reading, While-reading, Post-reading
What is the process approach to writing?
Plan → Draft → Revise → Edit
What is the difference between fluency and accuracy?
Fluency = communication, Accuracy = correct language
What is a top-down listening strategy?
Using background knowledge and context
Name two types of syllabuses used in language teaching.
Examples:
What is skimming?
Reading quickly to get the general idea of a text
What is the product approach to writing?
Students study a model and produce a similar text
Name one communicative speaking activity.
Discussion, information gap, problem-solving
What is a bottom-up listening strategy?
Decoding sounds, words, and grammar
Which type of assessment is used during the course to support learning, and give one example?
Formative assessment
Example: quiz, feedback, homework, class activity
What is scanning?
Reading to find specific information
What is the product approach to writing?
Students study a model and produce a similar text
Why is pairwork useful?
More speaking time and interaction
Why don’t listeners need every word?
They often listen for gist or specific information
Why might a teacher need to adapt or supplement a coursebook?
Because:
Why should learners have a purpose for reading?
It increases engagement and focus
Name one scaffolding technique for writing.
Sentence starters, writing frames, guided questions
Name one stage of a speaking lesson.
Pre-speaking, While-speaking, Post-speaking
Name one difficulty learners face in listening.
Fast speech, accents, reduced forms
Why are mixed syllabuses commonly used in modern language teaching?
Because they combine grammar, vocabulary, skills, and functions, providing a more balanced and realistic approach to language learning that meets diverse learner needs.
Name two teacher roles in reading lessons.
Organizer, Observer, Feedback provider, Language facilitator
Why are model texts useful?
They show structure, language, and organization
Give one teacher's role in speaking activities.
Facilitator, monitor, feedback provider
Give one real-life listening purpose.
Getting information, enjoyment, communication