CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT CT200
CT 200
CURRRICURR DESIGN
MODULE 3
Curriculum design
It involve systematic organisation of a curriculum in order to achieve educational goals.
Refers to the arrangement of the main components of the curriculum.
Components of curriculum disign
1. Aims
2. content or subject matter
3. pedagogy or instruction
4.evaluation
1. Aims
2. content or subject matter
3. pedagogy or instruction
4.evaluation
These elements are organized differently based on the curriculum model and underpinning philosophy.
Types of curriculum design
Common approaches to curriculum design are:
✓ Single subject-centered design
✓ Broad field design
✓ Learner-centered curriculum design
✓ Problem-based curriculum design
Single subject-centered design
Design focuses on the content of the curriculum
Prescribes different subjects to be taught
Emphasise on academic excellence and mastery of subject matter
Subject--- concepts--- objectives--- learning experiences--- organise learning experience--- assess--- evaluate
Read:
Example of subject-designed curriculum: Language curriculum design.
https://www.slideshare.net/OmidSanaei1/language-curriculum-design-chapter-1
Sample question
Discuss the limitations of subject-based approach in curriculum designing
Broad field design
It is also subject-based approach
Integrate related subject
Discourages compartmentalisation of subjects
Its process involves:
General subject--- concepts--- objectives--- learning experiences--- evaluation
Learner-centered design
Focuses on the learners
A learner is at the centre of education
Curriculum is designed based on the: needs, interests, purpose, ability and potentials of learners
Curriculum is structured based on the theory of multiple intelligences
Content is organised in terms of learning activities such as games, rather than subjects
Problem-based design
Focus on the needs of the society
Learners can influence changes in their society
Learners and school members are regarded as agents of change
Question
With examples from different educational systems, explain the relevance of this approach to curriculum design
Learners can influence changes in their society
Learners and school members are regarded as agents of change
Question
With examples from different educational systems, explain the relevance of this approach to curriculum design
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