1. Relevance of Different Approaches in
Curriculum of English
-Bhagirath
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2. Curriculum Approaches
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Based on elements- teachers, students and
context
Focuses
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Students and their learning goals
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Effects of the teachers' action on learning
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Context of learning
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3. Curriculum Approaches
1.Concentric or Sequential Approach
2.Topical Approach
3.Functional Approach
4.Eclectic Approach
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4. Concentric or Sequential Approach
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Subject matter
covered again and
again at successive
stage
From simple to
complex, known to
unknown
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5. Topical Approach
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Selected content
explained in the
same class at the
same time
No future learning of
the content
Useful in higher
stages of learning
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6. Functional Approach
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An alternate
approach
Emphasis on skill
Doesn't contain
abstract concepts
and theories
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7. Eclectic Approach
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Combination of approaches
-Concentric
Approach
-Functional
Approach
-Topical Approach
Eclectic Curriculum
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8. Which one is the best approach?
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Research shows concentric works better
Best practice is to integrate all four
approaches
Good curriculum contains balance of all
approaches
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