Training Manual for Functional [microform] : Notional Syllabus Planning / Pauline Bilus and Donna Kelsh
- Bib ID:
- 5411212
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Bilus, Pauline
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1981
- 75 p.
- Summary:
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This training manual and program guide for staff focuses on planning and designing a notional-functional curriculum for English as a Second Language program. Chapter 1 explains a notional-functional curriculum that is designed around instructional objectives developed upon interrelationships between language functions and notions. The focus of chapter 2 is assessing needs of clients. Following a discussion of rationale, the needs assessment instruments used in the program are described, including intake form; John test; and surveys, questionnaires, and evaluations. Judging learner attainment of objectives is also considered. Chapter 3 discusses the principal elements of a notional-functional curriculum, as taught in a series of seminars. Five stages are described: (1) orientation to the curriculum, (2) development and testing of student assessment instruments, (3) experimenting with planning and developing a mini-curriculum, (4) identifying language competencies and planning learning experiences around them, and (5) workshop on testing. Chapter 4 presents answers to a survey of program personnel to reveal their attitudes. Appendixes include materials on functions and notions, instruments, and a curriculum in learning Russian. (YLB)
- Notes:
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- Sponsoring Agency: New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Continuing Education.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
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- ERIC
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- 1981
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