Contents
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Preamble
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Acronym
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Chapter 1 Introduction
11.1 Background 11.2 Rationale 21.3 Curriculum Aims 21.4 Interface with the Junior Secondary Curriculum andPost-secondary Pathways31.5 Cross-curricular Links 4
Chapter 2 Curriculum Framework
52.1 Design Principles 52.2 The English Language Education Key Learning AreaCurriculum Framework 62.2.1 Strands 82.2.2 Generic Skills 82.2.3 Values and Attitudes 82.3 Structure and Organisation of the Senior Secondary EnglishLanguage Curriculum92.3.1 Aims 92.3.2 Design 92.3.3 Learning Targets 102.3.4 Learning Objectives 132.3.5 Compulsory Part 282.3.6 Elective Part 292.3.7 Broad Learning Outcomes 48
Chapter 3 Curriculum Planning
513.1 Guiding Principles 513.2 Central Curriculum and School-based CurriculumDevelopment52