Evaluation of an english language program to identify the elements of a curriculum a case study of a Public High school in Ecuador

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Abstract: This research on the Evaluation of an English Language Program to Identify the Elements of a Curriculum. A Case Study of a Public High school in Ecuador, has the aim to evaluate the effectiveness of an English language program based on teachers and students´ perceptions. This study was conducted in a public high school located in Pastaza province. The participants were five students of first year of bachillerato and five EFL teachers. The mixed method approach was applied due to the nature of the investigation. The instruments used to collect data were four questionnaires: needs analysis questionnaire, environmental analysis questionnaire, conditions for effective teaching questionnaire, and the last was questionnaire was about the principles types and tasks of assessment used by teachers. The main findings were that students needs are for communicative activities, moreover teachers´ perceptions about the environmental factors were the lack of, needs analysis, teachers´ training, and updated materials. The main conclusion was that the elements of the curriculum need to be carefully analyzed and improved in order to assure the quality and success of the English program.