Curriculum Development for Language Teachers

The goal of this presentation is to provide language teachers with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, develop, and implement a systematic language curriculum. The presentation will provide an overview of the field of curriculum including topics such as: the philosophical foundations of curriculum; the role of society and culture in curriculum development; and learning theory and human development as considerations for curriculum design. The focus will be on educational practice and language curricula in Japan. This event is sponsored by Temple University Japan.