Week: 08 - Course Design

Points of  Discussion: 

  • Why does the student need to learn?
  •  Who is going to be involved in the process? – the teacher, sponsor, inspector, etc.
  • Where is the learning to take place?
  • What potentials does the place provide and what limitations?
  • When is the learning to take place?
  • How much time is available?
  • How will it be distributed?
  • What does the student need to learn?
  • What aspect of language will be needed?
  • How will they be described?
  • What level of proficiency must be achieved?
  • What topic area will be covered?
  • How will the learning be achieved?
  • What learning theory will underlie the course?