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Evaluating the English language curriculum development and implementation in Angolan secondary schools
| Resumo: | This article presents an evaluation of the national curriculum of the English subject in Angola, with a particular focus on curriculum processes and implementation. The study adopted a qualitative methodology and greater emphasis was put on both formative and summative evaluation to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the curriculum. The research sought to answer questions related to the processes used in the design of the curriculum, how it is being implemented, and the improvements needed for its success. Participants include six English teachers, one of the curriculum developers, and a textbook author, who were all interviewed at their workplace. The English teachers were also observed in their classrooms in three different secondary schools in Luanda, Angola. Analysis of the findings revealed significant discoveries in the development and implementation of the curriculum. These findings suggest a requirement for a thorough evaluation of the curriculum by the decision-makers and better teaching and learning conditions in schools to ensure that the aims and objectives are being accomplished. |
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| Autores principais: | Costa, Sara Neves Bengui da |
| Assunto: | Evaluation Curriculum EFL in Angola Avaliação Currículo Ensino do inglês em Angola |
| Ano: | 2024 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade do Minho |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho |
| Resumo: | This article presents an evaluation of the national curriculum of the English subject in Angola, with a particular focus on curriculum processes and implementation. The study adopted a qualitative methodology and greater emphasis was put on both formative and summative evaluation to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the curriculum. The research sought to answer questions related to the processes used in the design of the curriculum, how it is being implemented, and the improvements needed for its success. Participants include six English teachers, one of the curriculum developers, and a textbook author, who were all interviewed at their workplace. The English teachers were also observed in their classrooms in three different secondary schools in Luanda, Angola. Analysis of the findings revealed significant discoveries in the development and implementation of the curriculum. These findings suggest a requirement for a thorough evaluation of the curriculum by the decision-makers and better teaching and learning conditions in schools to ensure that the aims and objectives are being accomplished. |
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