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Journal : LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching

BOOK REVIEW: ENGLISH CURRICULUM AND MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT Astri, Zul
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 25, No 2 (2022): October 2022
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v25i2.5160

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This textbook, entitled "English Curriculum and Material Development," covers a variety of subjects in 11 Chapters. It is good for educational practitioners who are always in touch with the curriculum and syllabus. This book was written by a lecturer at the Ponorogo State Islamic Institute named Pryla Rochmawati. It consists of 4 main parts, namely Curriculum and Syllabus, Component of Curriculum, Curriculum in Indonesian Context, and Material Development. However, here I will briefly explain one by one the chapters contained in this book.  Chapter 1 discusses the concept of curriculum and syllabus, including its definitions, the difference, kinds of the syllabus, and its importance in language teaching. Chapter 2 examines a component of the curriculum called Need Analysis. It discusses the definition, purpose, and targets, as well as the steps and techniques for doing a need analysis. Chapter 3 is concerned with the conceptualization of aims, goals, and objectives. Chapter 4 discusses Assessment and Testing, emphasizing the how and why of assessment and testing. Chapter 5 covers materials as a component of the curriculum. This section discusses the basis for material design, the material blueprint, and the origins of materials. Chapter 6 focuses on the teaching concept, which encompasses the roles of institutions, teachers, the teaching and learning process, and the application of curriculum through lesson plans. Chapter 7 examined the concept of evaluation. It discusses the approaches, purpose, and procedures used in conducting curriculum evaluation. Chapter 8 discusses the curriculum and syllabus in the Indonesian context. Chapter 9 discusses the SMA/MA English curriculum, including the syllabus and lesson plans for this grade. Chapter 10 focuses on the SMP/MTs level curriculum, including the syllabus and lesson plans for this grade. Finally, Chapter 11 examines the concept of material development in English language teaching. This textbook is intended to augment the teaching and learning processes in the English Curriculum and Material Development course, as well as to encourage students to be active and motivated learners.
BOOK REVIEW: LANGUAGE CURRICULUM DESIGN Astri, Zul; Noer, Fhadli
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 26, No 2 (2023): October 2023
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v26i2.6188

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This book review analyzes "Language Curriculum Design" by I.S.P Nation and John Macalister, published in 2010 by Routledge. The review examines each chapter of the book in detail, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each section. The book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to language curriculum design, covering all aspects of the process from beginning to end. The authors present a variety of approaches to curriculum design, including negotiated syllabuses, adapting existing course books, and introducing change, and provide numerous examples, case studies, and sample materials to illustrate their points. The review notes that while the book is primarily focused on classroom-based language programs and may be less useful for other contexts, it draws on a wide range of research and theory in the field of language teaching and learning, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject. The review concludes that "Language Curriculum Design" is a useful and informative guide to curriculum design for language teachers and educators.