Tanzania Standard 7/Form 1 Curriculum - French

The French curriculum in Tanzania is designed to develop communicative competence in students. The curriculum for Standard 3-7, which includes Standard 7, focuses on developing the four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Standard 7 Curriculum Overview:

The Standard 7 French curriculum builds upon the skills and knowledge acquired in previous standards, continuing to emphasize practical communication skills. The curriculum aims to enable students to understand and use French in various everyday situations.

Curriculum Structure:

The syllabus is structured around core competencies, specific competencies, learning tasks, evaluation criteria, performance levels, and allocated periods. This framework ensures a comprehensive and progressive learning experience.

Key Competencies:

• Understanding oral and written information: Students are expected to listen to and understand audio recordings, read and understand written texts, announcements, and messages in diverse communicative contexts.
• Oral and written expression: Students develop the ability to express themselves orally and in writing in various situations, including conversations, presentations, and short written pieces.
• Text production: Students learn to produce oral and written texts using acquired vocabulary, reusing and adapting language to different contexts.

Specific Competencies and Learning Tasks:

The syllabus outlines specific competencies for each level, along with corresponding learning tasks. These tasks are designed to be practical and relevant to students' lives, promoting active learning and application of language skills.

Evaluation:

Evaluation focuses on assessing students' practical communication skills and their ability to understand and use French in different contexts. This includes evaluating their performance in listening and reading comprehension, oral and written expression, and text production.

Further Development:

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology emphasizes the importance of French language education and continues to seek feedback from teachers and partners to improve the curriculum and address challenges such as resource limitations and teacher training.