Syllabus basics
What is a syllabus?
A detailed plan of a course.
What is a coursebook?
A textbook designed for a specific course.
What are teaching materials?
Additional resources used in teaching.
Which element defines goals: syllabus, coursebook, or materials?
Syllabus.
Name one type of syllabus.
Structural / functional / lexical / task-based / skill-based.
What does a syllabus describe in a course?
What will be taught, order, goals, and outcomes.
What does a coursebook usually contain?
Lessons, exercises, and activities.
Give one example of printed material.
Worksheets / handouts.
Which element organizes content into lessons?
Coursebook
What does a structural syllabus focus on?
Grammar structures.
Who uses a syllabus: teachers, students, or both?
Both teachers and students.
How is a coursebook related to a syllabus?
It follows and organizes the syllabus content.
Name two types of materials used in class.
Audio, visual, digital, printed (any two).
Which element supports and enriches learning?
Materials
What is a functional syllabus based on?
Language functions (e.g., requesting, suggesting).
What are learning outcomes in a syllabus?
The skills or knowledge students should gain.
Name one advantage of using a coursebook.
Saves time / provides structure / ensures consistency.
How do materials help students learn better?
By making lessons interactive and engaging.
How are syllabus and coursebook connected?
Coursebook is based on the syllabus.
What is the main function of materials in teaching?
To reinforce and improve learning.
Why is a syllabus important in teaching and learning?
It provides structure, direction, and clear goals.
What is one limitation of coursebooks?
May not suit all students / can be inflexible.
Why are real-life materials (realia) important?
They connect learning to real-world situations.
Explain the relationship between syllabus, coursebook, and materials.
Syllabus sets goals, coursebook organizes content, materials support learning.
Compare task-based syllabus and skill-based syllabus.
Task-based focuses on real-life tasks; skill-based focuses on abilities like reading or listening.