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Using Authentic Curriculum and Materials
Step 2: Reflect on this research and your practice
"Collaborating with Students to Build Curriculum That Incorporates Real-Life Materials." Charissa Ahlstrom, Focus on Basics, Volume 6, Issue C, September 2003.
Summary:
This article provides practical application of Freirean theory to an ESOL classroom. The author describes her approach to curriculum development as social and contextual. The author describes how she develops curriculum with her students.
Read the entire article. (Opens new browser window. Close it to return.)
- What were the key points of the article?
- Which of the findings or practices did you find surprising or intriguing? Why?
- How might the findings or practices in the article be applicable to your context?
- Write your own definition of curriculum development.
