steps in developing curriculum

1. Approaches to Curriculum Design
Learner’s present level of
competence
Aspects of target culture that will
interest learners and can be
exploited in materials
Course objectives
Learner’s age group, present
lifestyle and interests
Reasons for studying English
and long -term learning aims
Resource limitation that affect
classroom activity
Sociocultural factors and
learning and habits of relevance
English teaching
A
Language and procedures to be
covered by the course
B
Emphasizes on particular skill
C
Methodology to be used; type
and sequencing of activities
Themes for course materials and
text; choice of suitable
textbooks
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
D
Figure 9.2 Murdoch’s model of curriculum design.