The book “Curriculum Development in Language Teaching” by Jack C. Richards is an invaluable resource for language educators and curriculum developers. It provides a systematic introduction to the issues involved in planning, developing and managing effective language programs¹.
In its second edition, the book has been updated with current research and provides readers with everything there is to know about curriculum development². The book is divided into chapters that build on each other, ranging from the basic concepts of curriculum, the history of course design, to new directions in syllabus design and curriculum development².
Each chapter is presented with subheadings that make it easy for readers to digest the information step by step, and there are discussion questions throughout the book to encourage reflection. There are also suggested activities at the end of each chapter that allow the book to be used in teacher training courses or workshops, or with discussion groups².
One of the strengths of the book is the inclusion of real case studies of curricula developed by teachers around the world, illustrating how practitioners have used the principles of curriculum design to create unique courses².
Overall, this book is considered a must-read for language institutions and educators involved with, or simply interested in, curriculum development³. With an average rating of 4.03 out of 160 on Goodreads, the book has been well appreciated by the education community⁴.
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