Planning: Write a Teaching Program (Scope and Sequence)

Every Community Language School class needs a Teaching Program (Scope and Sequence) to provide structure and guide student learning.

In this course, you'll:

  • Learn what a Scope and Sequence is and why it matters.
  • Explore templates for planning a term or a full year.
  • Practice writing your own Scope and Sequence with guided activities.
  • See real examples of teaching programs, including one built around a textbook.
  • Discover how AI can simplify lesson planning, with a step-by-step recipe for generating a well-structured program.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and tools to create a clear, effective plan for your language class—and a smart way to use AI to save time!

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about this course

AUD $
10

Free

21

lessons

hours of video content

Introduction

Course curriculum

Write a Teaching Program (also known as Scope and Sequence)

  • Getting started with planning a Scope and Sequence (Teaching Program)
  • Quiz: Who are your students?
  • Kara explains what a Scope and Sequence is, shows examples, and gives you a practice activity
  • Sample Scope and Sequences for your practice activity
  • About our templates
  • 1 Year Template = 4 terms
  • 1 Term Template
  • Quiz: How will you approach your planning for a Scope and Sequence?
  • Topics
  • Example - a Scope and Sequence planned around using a textbook
  • Practice activities for writing a Scope and Sequence
  • Written instructions for the practice activities

AI Teaching Program Recipe

  • A prerequisite for this course
  • Ingredients
  • The first 3 ingredients
  • Checking for Understanding: The first 3 ingredients
  • Information about students' special needs
  • Suggestions for Topics
  • Ingredients 4 -6
  • Suggestions for Learning Goals
  • An example of the prompt and the Teaching Program created with it

What can we help you achieve?

Join our community and establish your Community Language School. We provide access to coaching and skills-building to help plan, manage and grow your Community Language School.

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