What is a Syllabus? Ur, P. (1999). A Course in Language Teaching: Trainee Book. 1st ed. Cambridge University Press (pp. 75-78)
syllabus (n.) 1650s, "table of contents of a series of lectures, etc.," from Late Latin syllabus "list," a misreading of Greek sittybos (plural of sittyba "parchment label, table of contents," of unknown origin) in a 1470s edition of Cicero's "Ad Atticum " iv.5 and 8. The proper plural would be syllabi . Etymology
Grammatical Lexical Grammatical–lexical Situational Topic-based Notional Functional–notional Mixed or ‘multi-strand’ Procedural Process Types of Syllabus
Which type of syllabus is most prevalent? What are some considerations in designing each of the types? Can you think of other innovative types? Discussion
In Box 12.2 five teachers describe how they use their syllabuses. Consider on your own or discuss with other participants : with whom do you identify most closely ? Discussion 2
3-2-1 Vocabulary: Learning Filmmaking Vocabulary by Making Films http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/vocabulary-learning-filmmaking-vocabulary-30683.html?tab=1#tabs A Case Study
Common Core Standards State Standards NCTE/IRA National Standards Standards
“ The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy .” Common Core Standards
Led by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Governors Association (NGA ) As specified by CCSSO and NGA, the Standards are (1) research and evidence based, (2) aligned with college and work expectations, (3) rigorous, and (4) internationally benchmarked . E.g. http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/7
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/ http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/elacontentstnds.pdf (p. 42 – Grade 7) State Standards (CA)