Phuongphap2_1

Students: Instructor:
1.Nguyen Thi Ai Trang Truong Vien
2.Nguyen Thi Xuan
3.Nguyen Thi Thu Suong
4.Tran Thi Hong
Methodology 2
Notions of:
Curriculum
Syllabus
Textbook/coursebook
Their relation
Essential parts of a syllabus
Notions of curriculum
In its broadest sense:
all courses offered at a school
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-curriculum.htm
a defined and prescribed course of studies
students must fulfill in order to pass a certain level of education
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-curriculum.htm
a programme of learning
philosophy, content, approach and assessment.
http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/curriculum.htm
More than:
a list of topics to be covered by an educational programme
a syllabus
http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/curriculum.htm
(From Marsh, C. J. & Willis, G. (2003). Curriculum: Alternative approaches, ongoing issues. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.)
8 definitions of curriculum:
Definition 1
“permanent” subjects
the greatest books of the Western world
Definition 2:
subjects
useful for living in contemporary society.
Definition 3:
all planned learnings
Definition 4:
all the experiences that learners have
Definition 5:
the totality of learning experiences provided to students
Definition 6:
what the student constructs
Definition 7:
the questioning of authority
the searching for complex views of human situations.
Definition 8:
learners’ experiences in the course of living.
http://coefaculty.valdosta.edu/stgrubbs/Definitions%20of%20Curriculum.htm

Syllabus

What is a syllabus ?

What should a syllabus contain ?
Notions of syllabus
- A syllabus is an outline and summary of topics to be covered in an education or training course
(http://en.wikipedia/wiki/syllabus.com )
Etymologically syllabus means a "label" or "table of contents."

The American Heritage Dictionary defines syllabus as outline of a course of study.
A syllabus is a document which consists, essentially of a list. This list specifies all the things that are to be taught in the course (Methodology 2)
Characteristics of syllabus
a/ Consists of a comprehensive
- content items (words, structures,
topics)
- process items (tasks, methods)
b/ Is ordered
c/ Has explicit objectives
d/ Is a public document
e/ May indicate a time schedule
f/ May indicate a preferred
methodology or approach
g/ May recommend materials
2. Textbook/coursebook




What is a textbook/coursebook ?
How are different from a textbook and
a coursebook ?
Notions of textbook/coursebook
A textbook/coursebook is a manual of instruction in any branch of study.
(http://en.wikipedia/wiki/syllabus.com)
Textbook
Coursebook
“Coursebook”: - a textbook which the teacher and, usually each student has a copy
to be followed systematically
- “Textbook” is purchased from a selection
of books
- “Textbook” are produced according to the demands of educational institutions
The relationship between curriculum, syllabus and textbook/course
A. Curriculum and syllabus
Curriculum
syllabus
1. A syllabus is a part of a curriculum
* A syllabus refers to the content to be covered by from only a small part of the total school program
* Curriculum refers to the subject matter or content, the entire instructional process including material, equipment, examination and the training of teacher.
2. The curriculum is the superset and syllabus is the subset of curriculum.
 a curriculum is for a course
 syllabus is for a subject
3. The course syllabus is the key document in definition each course in the college curriculum.
4. Curriculum as a syllabus to be transmitted. It is an outline of what is in particular curriculum.




B. .Syllabus and textbook/coursebook

.Curriculum and textbook/course book
1. Coursebook tends to take over the function of a syllabus
2. Course book is list in the syllabus then teacher are required to students.
3. The course book provides the teacher with a clear framework curriculum within which he know, where he is going and what is coming next.
4. A textbook used as a guide and a resource to help teachers teach the curriculum.
Some textbooks do a better job than others in covering the syllabus.
Essential parts of a syllabus
Essential parts of a syllabus
* Basic information:

* Course objectives

* Course requirements

* Content outline
Essential parts of a syllabus
1. Basic information
- Course title, course number, and number of credits
- Instructor`s full name
- Contact info (instructor`s email address, telephone number and time to be reached)
Essential parts of a syllabus
1. Basic information
- Class meeting time and place
- Pre-requisites
- Required readings (essential readings and recommended readings)
Essential parts of a syllabus
2. Objectives
- Course description
- Course rationale
- General and specific objectives
Example: The unit will concentrate on four areas (1. classroom management skills; 2. shape of a lesson and lesson planning; 3. teaching the “What”; 4. teaching the “How”)

Source: Unit description of Teaching and Management Skills-Instructor: Bui Thi Kim Chi

Example: This course is intended to provide a broad-based introduction to the field of global health
Essential parts of a syllabus
3. Requirements:
# Attendance policy
# number and type of assignments and methods of evaluation
Example: Students have to take part in all the classes
Essential parts of a syllabus
4. Content outline
- topics being covered with appropriate dates and due dates.
Source: Unit description of Teaching and Management Skills-Instructor: Bui Thi Kim Chi
Essential parts of a syllabus
CONCLUSION
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