O-Level English language Syllabus pdf download here. This article will provide all information about the English language Syllabus in pdf and how to download it. Also, it explains the English language's general competencies for o level students and the general objectives. Read more for further understanding. Also, this syllabus can be found on the TIE Website

Introduction of the English language Syllabus

This English Language syllabus is a revised version that has been prepared to replace that of 1996which has been phased out.  The revision process focused on a change in paradigm from that of a content-based to a competency-based curriculum. O-Level English language Syllabus pdf download

Moreover, the revision was inevitable due to the fact that the 1996 syllabus did not sufficiently consider the current social, cultural, global, technological, and subject biases and cross-cutting issues taking place worldwide but particularly in Tanzanian Society.

In addition, the revision has also taken into consideration the requirements for the Secondary Education Development Plan (SEDP). This syllabus has been introduced for implementation in January 2005.

GENERAL SUBJECT COMPETENCES

By the end of Form IV, the student can:
(a) Use appropriate English to communicate in a variety of settings.
(b) Use English to achieve academic content in all areas.
(c) Communicate in English using signs and read using Braille (for the deaf and the
blind respectively)

GENERAL SUBJECT OBJECTIVES

The objectives of teaching English in Secondary schools are to enable the student to:
(a) Express oneself in both spoken and written English
(b) Read widely for pleasure and for information
(c) Perform a variety of writing tasks according to the required conventions.
(d) Use one's knowledge of English to demonstrate awareness and consciousness of
the basics of society and the part one can play in its development.
(e) Use one’s knowledge of English in furthering one’s education.
(f) Communicate effectively with other speakers of English both inside and outside
the country

STRUCTURE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS

The syllabus consists of two main parts. Part one contains; A short introduction, Objectives of Education in Tanzania, Objectives of Secondary Education, General Competences, General objectives, and, Some information about the organization of the syllabus.

The second part consists of competencies and Objectives of the class topic, patterns/structures, situations/contexts, vocabulary/phrases, teaching/learning strategies, teaching/learning materials, assessment and estimated number of periods for each sub-topic. O-Level English language Syllabus pdf download

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