PATTISON Steven C.    Department   Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University  Center for Language Education    Position   Professor
Type	Practical Example of Education Technique
Period	2015/04/01
Item	Development of new courses
Details	Working with level coordinators and other teachers in the CLE , we have developed a range of new courses in the Standard Track of the English Program. These courses were modelled in part on the development of Elementary English A which was implemented in Spring 2015. The courses take an integrated approach to language study , focussing on all four skills. Our aim is to provide students with an English Program that is built on consistency , continuity and which references the CEFR scales and has recognisable standards at each level. Textbooks and materials have been carefully selected and developed to this end. The process of development will continue this year with the 2017 curriculum development goal in sight.