| Contents Introduction CHAPTER 1 Origins, Views on Curriculum, and its Application on Language Teaching Origins of the Word Curriculum Early Characteristics of the Currículum and Foreign Language Teaching Evolution of the Curriculum Currículum Characteristícs and Components Currículum and Language Teaching Time for reflection Time for praxis Time for exploration CHAPTER 2 Philosophy of Education and Curriculum Sorne Philosophies of Education Philosophy as Critical Inquiry Philosophies and Different Models of Currículum A Brief History of Currículum Studies The Practical Currículum (Anticipated Creation of Alternatives) The Process or Hypothetícal Curriculum Conclusion Time for reflection Time for praxis Time for exploration CHAPTER 3 Organizing Your Systern of Beliefs Your System ofBeliefs A Framework for Articulating Your Beliefs Time for exploration Conclusion Time for reflection Time for praxis Time for exploration CHAPTER 4 An Overview on Sorne Theories of Learning and theír Application in Language Teaching Theories of Learning Conclusion Time for reflectíon Time for praxis Timeforexploration CHAPTER 5 Principles of Second Language Acquisition, Serniotics, and Graphic Desígn for Material Design PrincipIes for Designing Second Language Learning Materials Time for exploratíon Semiotics Time for exploratíon Elements and PrincipIes of Design Conclusion Time for reflectíon Time for praxis Time for exploratíon CHAPTER 6 An Informed Use of rcr in Material Design Fears and Expectations about Computer Use in Education An Overview of Computer Development Use of rr in Instruction and Learning Emphases of IT and JeT Education The Network Era Present and Future Developments Instructional Design: A Models-Approach Conclusion Time for reflectíon Time for praxís Time for exploratíon CHAPTER 7 Fundamental Considerations in Unit Design Models of L2 curriculum Time for exploratíon Proficiency- Based Language Instruction Content - Based Language Instruction Time fOI exploration Standards - Based Language Education Standards in Hígher Education Time for exploration What Changes Are Needed? Unit Desígn Process Time for ref1ection Time for reflection Time for praxis 1 Time for praxis 2 Time for exploration Conclusion References Authors |