Developing an advanced tech based curriculum model at the preschool KGI level : a case study implemented at a catholic school in Keserwan

Abstract

The purpose of the qualitative case study was to develop a curriculum model for KGI level with technology integration to teach English language based on two chosen themes from the Lebanese curriculum: body parts, house and family members. The curriculum model contained detailed lesson plans based on the Assure Model with technology integrated activities and resources presented in the form of curriculum pages. The study examined two sections of 61 KGI students and their two teachers during English language periods in a regular classroom environment. Data was collected over a twelve-week period based on daily classroom observations. Two checklists were filled out at every observation as a mean of comparison between the two classes: one checklist tackled the teacher’s performance while applying the new developed curriculum and the second checklist tackled the students’ engagement and participation. The findings showed that the application of a structured curriculum played an important role in promoting better teaching performance. Additionally, the application of a structured curriculum coupled with technology integration promoted active engagement of early learners in the teaching learning process. The study presented a curriculum model for KGI level coupled with technology that could be adopted for use by Anglophone schools.