Types of syllabuses

 

Types of syllabuses

 

1.          Structural (Grammatical) Syllabus

2.         Lexical Syllabus

3.         Situational Syllabus

4.         Functional-Notional Syllabus

5.         Skill-Based Syllabus

6.         Task-Based Syllabus

 

·         Structural (Grammatical) Syllabus

A Structural Syllabus (also known as the Grammatical Syllabus, the Formal Syllabus, the Traditional Syllabus, the Synthetic Syllabus) is one in which grammatical structures form the central organizing feature. The Structural or Grammatical Syllabus is one of the most common types of syllabus and still today

·         Lexical Syllabus

The lexical syllabus focuses on vocabulary and lexical units related to specific topics. For this lesson, the topic is jobs and occupations. Students will learn new vocabulary about different jobs through class activities. They will name jobs from pictures, ask each other questions about job preferences, and fill in a worksheet matching jobs to descriptions. The goal is for students to be able to talk about different jobs and occupations us

 

 

 

 

·         Situational Syllabus

A situational syllabus teaches language through real or imaginary situations involving participants engaged in an activity in a specific setting. The purpose is to teach language relevant to learners' present or future needs. Situations can be classified based on information type, linguistic focus, static/dynamic nature, or type. While situations provide context for form and meaning, overreliance on predetermined situations can hinder transfer to real language use. Situational syllabi are best used to supplement other methods by presenting new material or practicing in realistic ways Syllabus

·         Functional-Notional

A functional syllabus organizes language teaching content around communicative functions like inviting, requesting, agreeing, and apologizing. It focuses on the communicative purposes of language rather than just grammar. Functions are sequenced based on ideas like chronology, frequency, or usefulness.

·         Skill-Based Syllabus

A skill-based syllabus is one in which the content of language teaching is a collection of. specific abilities that may come into play in language use. The primary aim of skills-based. teaching is to learn specific language skills.

 

·         Task-Based Syllabus

A task-based syllabus is based on task-based learning, an approach where learners carry out tasks such as solving a problem or planning an activity.

 

·         Situational Syllabus

In language teaching, the design and selection of an appropriate syllabus play a vital role in determining the success of the learning process. Among various syllabus types, the situational syllabus has long been recognized as an effective approach, especially in the teaching of English as a second language (ESL) or foreign language

A.S.Nimanthi