Environment Analysis, Needs Analysis Chapters 2&3

In the significance of creating a curriculum, there are many aspects we must take into account and analyze them carefully like: Environment Analysis: Environment analysis is also called “situation analysis. It ensures that the course will be usable. For example, there are many factors that could affect curriculum design: learners, teachers and different situations. One of the most typical issues are large classes. There have been many articles and books on activities and techniques for large classes. Some of the major constraints investigated by research and analysis include the time available, cultural background, the effect of the first language on language learning and special purposes. Another factor would be the time, the time may be severely limited, or the desired goals might not fit into the time available. Environment analysis involves looking at the local and wider situation to make sure that the course will fit and will meet local requirements. Needs Analysis: is directed mainly, at the goals and the contents of a course. We can absolutely consider the 3 following features: Lacks, Wants and Necessities. Needs analysis makes sure that a course will be relevant and satisfying to the learners. This is such a basic requirement that it is worth giving careful thought to needs analysis procedures. To neglect them is to run the risk of producing a course that does not meet the needs of its users. Curriculum design is an piece of the education career which focuses on developing curricula for students. Some education professionals specialize in curriculum design, and may spend all of their time working on curricula, rather than teaching in the classroom, while in other cases working teachers develop their own curricula In conclusion, what John Macalister really wanted to emphasize was that, a curriculum design cannot be do it either by any person or without a previous study of all factors which might highly influence our students. Children and young people should find their learning challenging, engaging and motivating. The curriculum should encourage elevated aspirations and ambitions for all, but above all, the aim should be the educational purpose of the curriculum.