Integrated Curriculum Implementation Guideline - Grade 1

Aug 24, 2026

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The Integrated Curriculum Implementation Guideline (Grade 1, 2077) provides technical support for teachers to implement Nepal’s newly developed English curriculum effectively in classrooms. It explains the communicative approach, the organization of English learning into eleven themes (multidisciplinary and subject-specific), and how integrated learning builds students’ communicative competence. The guideline offers learning outcomes, pedagogical principles, planning guidance, instructional ideas, and assessment-oriented recommendations. It also introduces key new concepts such as soft skills, competencies, and integration, with strategies like pair work, group work, and project work to develop learner participation and soft-skill growth.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages129

Reading Time5 h 25 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Aim and approach

Theme organization

New concepts used in the curriculum

Soft skills

Competencies and integration

Principles of learning facilitation

Learning facilitation methods and procedures

Planning and classroom activities

Basic considerations

Addressing students with disabilities

Structure of the guideline

Theme 1: Me and My Family

Theme 2: My Alphabet

Theme 3: My School

Theme 4: Our Environment

Theme 5: My Belongings

Theme 6: Our Culture

Theme 7: Communication Technology and Market

Theme 8: Fruits and Vegetables

Theme 9: Hobbies and Interests

Theme 10: Birds and Animals

Integrated Curriculum Implementation Guideline, 2077 Grade 1 English Government of Nepal Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Curriculum Development Centre Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Publisher : Government of Nepal Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Curriculum Development Center Sanothimi, Bhaktapur ©Publisher Preface The effective implementation of curriculum is the fundamental aspect of successful teaching learning process and it is accomplished through the constructive involvement of curriculum developers, teachers, students, parents and other relevant stakeholders. In its true sense, curriculum implementation includes the provision of organized assistance to teachers in order to ensure that the newly developed curriculum is implemented as per the intent. On this backstop, the Curriculum Implementation Guideline (Grade 1) is developed with a view to technically support the teacher for the effective curriculum implementation. This Curriculum Implementation Guideline was initially developed by Prof. Dr. Laxman Gnawali, Mr. Ramesh Prasad Ghimire, Mr. Ramesh Dhakal and Mr. Uddhav Bhattarai. Based on the feedback from piloting, it was revised and edited by a team of experts comprising Mr. Nim Prakash Singh Rathour, Mr. Shankar Adhikari, Mr. Nabin Kumar Khadka and Mr. Ramesh Dhakal. Various people have contributed to bring this guideline in this form, notably; Dr. Lekha Nath Poudel, Mr. Tukaraj Adhikari, Prof. Dr. Bal Mukunda Bhandari, Dr. Gangaram Gautam, Dr. Gopal Prasad Pandey, Mr. Purna Bahadur Lamichhane, Mr. Gangadhar Hada, Mr. Mahendra Kumar Shrestha and Ms. Rani Jha. The layout design was done by Mr. Santosh Kumar Dahal. The Centre would like to extend its sincere thanks to all the people who have contributed for the development of this guideline. The teacher is the key to deliver the curriculum through classroom instruction. It provides in detail the learning outcomes for each theme and elaborates pedagogical principles and recommendations conducive to learning English as a second or foreign language on that particular thematic area. It also aims to provide guidance, teaching ideas, suggestions and exemplars to promote effective learning, teaching and assessment practices, and to help teachers plan, develop and execute their lessons based on the curriculum. An attempt has been made to make this guideline accessible and learner friendly. The Centre always welcomes ideas and suggestions on the development and improvements in its materials. Curriculum Development Centre Sanothimi, Bhaktapur S.N Contant Page 1. Introduction 1 2. New concepts used in the curriculum 1 3. Principles of learning facilitation 2 4. Basic considerations for planning and conducting classroom activities 2 5. Selection of the learning facilitation methods and procedures 5 6. Addressing the students with disabilities 6 7. Structure of the guideline 7 Theme 1: Me and My Family 10 Theme 2 : My Alphabet 26 Theme 2: My Daily Life 74 Theme 3: My School 78 Theme 4: Our Environment 81 Theme 5: My Belongings 85 Theme 6: Our Culture 88 Theme 7: Communication Technology and Market 91 Theme 8: Fruits and Vegetables 94 Theme 9: Hobbies and Interests 97 Theme 10: Birds and Animals 100 1. Introduction This curriculum implementation guideline for grade one (2075) has been prepared with the aim of supporting the teachers to implement the curriculum and student learning materials effectively in the classroom. The new English curriculum for grade one is based on a communicative approach to language teaching. This curriculum primarily emphasizes on four language skills and also gives priority to the language functions. The thrust of the new curriculum is the development of communicative competence in students by providing them with an opportunity to learn English inan integrated way. The contents of the English subject are organized under eleven different themes. Some themes

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Grade 1 Integrated Curriculum Implementation Guideline?

It supports teachers to implement the newly developed curriculum and student learning materials effectively, ensuring delivery matches the intended curriculum goals.

How is the English curriculum for Grade 1 organized?

The English subject content is organized under eleven themes, including multidisciplinary themes for integrated learning and subject-specific themes for building core English skills.

What new concepts are introduced in the curriculum implementation guideline?

It introduces soft skills, competencies, and integration, emphasizing soft-skill development through meaningful activities such as pair work, group work, and project work.

Aug 24, 2026

Uploaded by Mason