Syllubus of A Mixed Focus Curriculum

A syllubus of a mixed focus curriculum "included all levels all the time, but the emphasis changes at different stages of learning." (p76 methdology) Each level has a new focus allowing changes in lesson planning and focus of content in second language learning. This makes sense because as learners of different ages have different levels od cognition. As learners grow they are more adapt at being able to learn more advanced and abstract materials. An advantage of this design "would seem to allow the syllabus designer the most freedom to respond to changing or newly percieved needs in the learner, and at the same time provides a framework for the teacher who may not be willing or willing to 'go fully communicative' (76 methdology) The goal is to challege learners to learn new ideas but also promote viable communication