The development and implementation of language teaching programs can be approached in several different ways, each of which has different implications for curriculum design. Three curriculum approaches are described and compared. Each differs with respect to when issues related to input, process, and outcomes, are addressed. Forward design starts with syllabus planning, moves to methodology, an...

This is an EAP Syllabus Design in the context of CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) in a specific area: School of Foreign Languages and Cultures, Beijing Wuzi University. EAP writing used to be considered cautious, serious, and uninteresting. In order to design an attractive and efficient syllabus for EAP course in the chosen context, CAI auxiliary teaching method, which has been recommended a...

Purpose – With the significant growth in electronic education materials such as syllabus documents and lecture notes, available on the internet and intranets, there is a need for robust central repositories of such materials to allow both educators and learners to conveniently share, search and access them. The purpose of this paper is to report on the work to develop a national repository for ...