Course Objectives:

After completing this course, the students will be able to:

• Critically assess the English language curriculum prescribed for the Intermediate and Secondary schools of the Kingdom.
• Critically evaluate the Pupil’s Book, the Teacher’s Book, Workbooks and other teaching material prescribed by the Ministry of Education for Public Intermediate and Secondary schools.
• Develop familiarity with the subject matter to be taught at the Intermediate and Secondary schools.
• Learn about the different models of curriculum, types of language functions, language situations, language topics and grammatical items.

Course Description:

• Definition and models of curriculum
• Objectives of EFL teaching.
• Contents of EFL Curriculum.
• Intensive study of the English language curriculum prescribed for Intermediate and Secondary schools.
• Intensive appraisal of the Pupil’s Book, prescribed for the Intermediate school pupils.
• Intensive study of the relevant Teacher’s Books.
• Review of workbooks and other teaching aids (wall-charts, flash cards, etc.).
• Listening to the tapes in order to improve English pronunciation and intonation
• Critical analysis of the curriculum highlighting its strengths and weaknesses.
• Reflection on the pupils’ book in light of the objectives and the curriculum prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Instruction
• Critical review of the Teacher’s Books
• Writing EFL Units.

Evaluation:

Grades in the course will be based on a cumulative assessment of home assignments and class participation, term-papers, in-class quizzes, mid-term and final exams.

• Home assignments and class participation: 20 There will be frequent written home work assignments during the semester. Class participation include the student’s discussion and attendance.
• Term-paper: 20 There will be one major term paper about a selected topic. the grade will be based on depth, clarity, unity and organization of the content.
• Quizzes: 20 There will be two short in-class quizzes.
• Final exam: 40 The grade of the final exam will be based on an in-class exam which covers the whole material presented in the class.

Textbooks, Reference books and Materials:

• Pupils’ Book, Teachers’ Book and others teaching materials prescribed by the ministry of education and instruction for public intermediate and secondary schools.
• Materials developed for course No. EDCT 353.
• English Language Curriculum: Theory and Practice by Asghar Ali Shaikh, Makatabah Iman, Madinah Munawwarah