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


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




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