Curriculum Development for ESL Teaching

The video tutorial guides italki teachers on creating a simple curriculum from scratch. It emphasizes understanding student levels using CEFR, selecting engaging topics, structuring lessons with clear goals, and using resources like ESL Seven and BBC for grammar. The tutorial highlights the importance of flexibility in adapting to student needs and concludes with a brief on what the curriculum is and isn't, encouraging teachers to tailor it to their students.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Creating a complex curriculum

• Developing a simple curriculum from scratch

• Learning advanced teaching techniques

• Understanding student psychology

Which reference is suggested for understanding student levels?

• CEFR

• TOEFL

• IELTS

• SAT

What is the CEFR level for students who can express themselves in familiar situations?

• C1

• B1

• A1

• A2

Why is it important to categorize students by level?

• To make a one-size-fits-all curriculum

• To tailor the curriculum to specific student needs

• To simplify lesson planning

• To reduce teaching time

What should teachers consider when choosing topics for their curriculum?

• A mix of both teacher and student interests

• Only their own interests

• Only students' interests

• Popular topics in media

What is a suggested starting point for choosing ESL topics?

• B1 ESL topics

• Mathematical concepts

• Historical events

• Advanced literature

What is the benefit of adding structure to lessons?

• It makes lessons more rigid

• It helps in achieving specific learning outcomes

• It reduces the need for planning

• It focuses only on grammar

What is a good resource for vocabulary exercises?

• TED Talks

• National Geographic

• ESL Seven

• BBC English

Why is it important to be flexible with the curriculum?

• To focus only on grammar

• To make lessons shorter

• To adapt to students' changing needs

• To avoid planning

What is the curriculum NOT intended for?

• General English

• Speaking and listening

• IELTS preparation

• Reading and writing