GSL 606 - Curriculum and Syllabus Design (Online)

This course examines curriculum and syllabus design principles for TESOL programs and applies them to the participants’ current or future teaching contexts. In weekly discussions participants analyze and critique sample documents and develop peer-reviewed elements of a curriculum in stages. These include a program and learner needs assessment, language proficiency assessment, measurable goals and outcomes, a course outline, and a lesson/unit with activities as well as performance-based assessment plans and instruments. Several webinars/chat sessions are part of instruction.

Credits: 3 cr.

Miscellaneous Notes:
Competence in MAC or Windows operating system; a headset/microphone (USB) preferred.