2013-2014

Year 4 Course Programme

DIDACTIC PROGRAMME I
Introduction

1. POSSIBLE TERMS
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Didactic programme
Didactic programming
Course programme
Teaching plan
Syllabus design: It is a controversial term as we primarily
understand syllabus design as the selection and grading of content
ie. the main points to be studied and thus a subpart of a didactic
programme, unlike some scholars who believe that a syllabus is not
just a course description, but a broader and wider notion; it is in fact
what we know as didactic programme.
f. Course syllabus
g. Educational programme
h. ...
STICK TO JUST ONE TERM!

2. INTRODUCTION: STRUCTURE
1. General definition of the term course programme / Introduction of
your document.
2. Statement of the level chosen.
3. Subdivision of your course programme.
4. References for the elaboration of this programme.
NB. You can spell out other general ideas: role of English in the
curriculum; legal scenario...

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2.1. Definition of Course Programme

a. A syllabus design intends to specify the most relevant aspects of the
teaching process, namely the general context where teaching takes
place, the learners main features, the basic competences, objectives
and contents as well as the methodological considerations or
assessment at large. In short, we need to cover all the factors ruling
and affecting our teaching practice. (Definition of course
programme)
b. A course programme is concerned with the decisions we have to
make regarding our teaching performance, namely what and why to
teach, how to teach, when to teach (Definition of course
programme)
c. Effective planning is the basis of successful teaching. Planning
begins with the goals of a particular teaching-learning situation;
encompasses means of attaining those goals, including materials
and activities; and terminates with effective procedures for evaluating
the degree to which the instructional goals have been achieved. On
top of this, other crucial aspects are to be considered, namely basic
competences, timing, ... all contributing to the accomplishment of
the major objectives of English for the year. (Definition of course
programme)

USEFUL VOCABULARY:
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To cover
To rule
To encompass
To accomplish accomplishment

2.2. Introduction of your document (goals)

a. This document intends to describe the broadest context in which
planning for language instruction takes place, taking into account our
learners characteristics, the basic competences, objectives and
contents as well as methodology or assessment among many others.
(goals of this course programme)
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b. This teaching plan, aimed at Year 4, is intended to outline the

different aspects involved in the teaching-learning situation. It is
important to remark from the very outset that this document should
not be seen as etched in stone. On the contrary, it is meant to be
flexible so as to adapt it as students learning needs become more
apparent. (goals of this course programme)
c. This document primarily intends to gather the essential elements put
forward in the Organic Law of Education 2/2006, namely .
d. This syllabus intends to bring / draw together the core elements
stated in the Organic Law of Education 2/2006.
e. The major goal of this course programme is to plan a wide range of
aspects involved in the teaching-learning process, such as:

Analysis of background.
Analysis of students.
Provision for individual differences.
Statement of objectives, contents and basic competences.
Statement of methodology, typology of activities, groupings...
Syllabus design.
List of materials to be used.
Assessment of both pupil learning and of the teaching
procedures.

USEFUL VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSIONS:

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From the (very) outset

To gather
To put forward
To bring / draw together
A wide range of
Statement
Provision for / to make provision for
To intend: aim, seek to, strive for

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2.3. Statement of the level chosen

a. This syllabus design has been devised for ...

USEFUL VOCABULARY:
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Plan
Develop
Design
Intend
Aim at
Meant for

2.4. Some linking sentences / ideas

a. Nevertheless, it is worth mentioning that all of this will be done taking into
account our specific group of learners, this is, we shall consider not only
their basic and specific characteristics, but also the context where teaching
takes place so as to make the most of their local environment, resources
and circumstances. This will be done to better meet all young peoples
needs, aptitudes and interests. As a rule of thumb we could say that
everything stems from our learners needs and interests.
b. Then, we shall determine / specify / detail / render explicit / state / spell
out our educational aims and objectives in the context of our school.
c. As such, this programme intends to detail both the educational aims and
objectives within the school context.
d. Subsequently, this syllabus is meant to render explicit the didactic aims and
objectives enclosed in our school environment.
e. Our curriculum is open and flexible which entails that schools should
specify / determine / establish / settle their teaching to their learners.

USEFUL VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSIONS:

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As a rule of thumb
Determine: specify / detail / render explicit / state / spell out

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2.5. Subdivision of the parts

This syllabus comprises / embraces / includes
Seven distinct block will be covered, ranging from to
In order to better grasp / understand this document, seven blocks will be
considered.
For a better understanding, we have decided to split this syllabus into seven
different but interralated sections. The first one will be devoted to
Our syllabus encompasses the core elements stated in the Organic Law of
Education, namely ., which will be presented in turn.
USEFUL VOCABULARY:
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Range from to
Grasp
Devoted to
Include: Comprise, embrace, consist of, take account of, involve,
bring in, encompass, cover

2.6. References for the elaboration of this programme

a. The decisions presented here have been made taking into account the
current legislation which includes some pedagogical and epistemological
principles. Similarly we have considered the psychological features of our
students.
b. This programme has been designed taking into account not only the current
legislation but also considering some pedagogical, psychological and
epistemological principles that will shape our teaching.
c. We shall next present the foundations that have guided our decisionmaking process, namely legal, pedagogical and psychological and
epistemological.
d. The basis for our course programme include
e. Our syllabus reflects the philosophical and educational approach that guided
the policy-makers, which suits learners needs and current thinking in
language pedagogy. In the same line, the procedures, techniques, and
presentation of items must be in harmony with the specifications given in the
curriculum.

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f. This syllabus has been planned bearing in mind the specifications

established in our curriculum. Thus, these are of legal, pedagogical,
psychological and epistemological nature.
g. This syllabus draws on both the current legislation, namely and on the
most relevant theories in the field of psychology, pedagogy

USEFUL VOCABULARY:
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Decision-making process
To draw on

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