THE STANDARD-BASED ENGLISH LANGUAGE CURRICULUM (SBELC) a.k.a Dokumen Standard Kurikulum & Pentaksiran (DSKP)
The SBELC document incorporates a mapping of the English Language Content and Learning Standards as well as pedagogical approaches which are aligned with the CEFR. In addition, the CEFR levels and descriptors form the basis in the development of the curriculum standards for preschool as well as for primary and secondary schools.
The SBELC document includes the syllabus containing key components of a lesson namely; Themes, Topics, Content and Learning Standards, Cross-Curricular Elements, Differentiation Strategies and Assessment Standards. The framework is also used as a reference to develop the SBELC’s target proficiency levels (A1 and A2 or Basic User; B1 and B2 or Independent User; and C1 and C2 or Proficient User).
SBELC focuses on how a secondary school develops and implements its school-based secondary English Language curriculum. Schools achieves coherence in the curriculum not only integrating the Compulsory and Elective Parts, but also aligning learning, teaching and assessment. It is developed on the basis of accessibility, quality, equity, flexibility and do-ability
SBELC provides students with language learning experiences through a substantial and well-planned curriculum that builds on the knowledge and skills that they have developed in basic education. SBELC encourages flexibility and variety to cater for students diversity and promote assessment for learning.