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There are a lot of things to think when designing a course.

The knowledge that


the learners already have, their learning needs and objectives, the amount of
time, the resources to be used for studying, and the proficiency of instructors
are a few things that need to be considered. Finally, we need to think about
the capability of the course designer and probably teaching/learning principles.

Environmental analysis refers to factors that affect course design,such as


available resources, time factors, teacher expertise, and the designer's own
merits and demerits. Needs Analysis refers to understanding the learner's
present ability, future wants and aims. Such analysis provides a realistic list of
topics, concept clusters, or even specific skills to include in circling that reflect
the learner's individual needs.The point of such a list is not only to avoid
“chopping” parts out from what would logically be included, but also provide for
differentiation among students who come into English classes from diverse
backgrounds and varying levels of mastery with t basic vocabulary
expressions.

Incorporating teaching and learning concepts involves designers selecting and


prioritizing key ideas, then consistently reviewing their integration throughout
the curriculum design process to enhance the learning experience.

Incorporating the concepts of teaching and learning in curriculum design calls


for a process in which key ideas are selected, organized and reviewed
repeatedly throughout the design in order to better serve the purpose of
learning. To describe the environment in curriculum design means not only
considering these general issues from the environment surrounding a group,
but also looking at specific conditions and asking targeted questions. Teachers
tend to attach a great deal of importance to the following key factors:– Time
available to complete the course– Course class size– Diverse levels of student
proficiency– Immediate needs for sustenance on the part of learners–
Inadequate reading materials– Little experience in and training for teachers–
First language usage within the classroom– A great need for students to
become independent learners

Hutchinson and Waters (1987) propose that needs can be classified three
different ways: as needs (genuine knowledge gaps), as lacks (actual
information deficiencies), and as wishes (things that people want). The
methods available for identifying these needs vary widely. They include tests,
questionnaires, structured interviews, evaluations of earlier work, visits to
whichever relevant sources may be found, and watching how language is
actually used by people in everyday contexts. Through these methods, we
gain rare insights into learners' needs.

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