Curriculum
(Presentation
outlines)
Keywords:
What is Curriculum?; Old concept of Curriculum; The Traditional concept of Curriculum; Static view point Curriculum; Dynamic view point
Curriculum ;
Modern Curriculum; Syllabus vs Curriculum Content
Outline of Curriculum; Planned
Experiences; Scope and importance of Curriculum Functions of Curriculum;
Importance of Curriculum; Characteristics
of Curriculum; Life centered
Curriculum
Introduction
What is Curriculum?
A document or plan that exists in a
school or school system that defines the work of teachers, at least to
the extent of identifying the content to be taught to students and the method
to be used in the process. (English, 2000)
The word Curriculum is taken from the Latin word which mean
race or race-course.
Oxford Dictionary defined it as a course of study
“Curriculum is a disciplining technology that directs how
the individual is to act, feel, talk, and ‘see’ the world and the ‘self.’ As such, curriculum is a form of social
regulation.”
The
Traditional concept;
“It is a
body of subjects or subject matter prepared by the teachers for the students to
learn”
Static view point
Initially the
curriculum was consider the course of
study which gives importance only to text book teaching in educational
institutions, the objective was to help students to memorize the content of the subject.
Dynamic view point
After 19th century the old concept of the
curriculum was replaced, it include now all the activities which are practiced
inside or outside school for the well being of the students. It is the totality
of learning; classroom
Experiences, lab work, play ground and interaction with the
community
Definitions of Curriculum
- Experiences
children have under the guidance of teachers.
- Curriculum
encompasses all learning opportunities provided by school.
- Curriculum
is a plan for all experiences which the learner encounters in school.
Modern Curriculum
The modern
curriculum consists of all experiences for learning which are planned and
organized by the school. It is composed of the actual experiences and
activities of learners inside or outside the classroom under the guidance of
the teacher and for which the school accepts responsibility.
Some
authors define curriculum as
“The total effort of the school to bring about
desired out-comes in school and out-of-school situations”
Concepts of Curriculum
The concept of Curriculum is dynamic as the changes that
occur in society. In its narrow sense, curriculum is viewed merely as a listing
of subject to be taught in school. In a broader sense, it refers to the total
learning experiences of individuals not only in schools but in society as
well. ( Purita P. Bilbo, Ed.D)
A general overall plan of the content or specific materials
of instruction that the college should offer the student by way of qualifying
him for graduation or certification or for entrance into a professional or
vocational field.
A body of prescribed educative experiences under the
supervision of an educational institute, designed to provide an individual with
the best possible training and experience to fit him for the society of which
he is a part or to qualify him for a trade or profession.
Common Concepts of Curriculum
Syllabus Content Outline
Standards Textbooks
Course of study
Planned Experiences
Scope and
importance of Curriculum
- the
coverage of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to
which it is relevant.
- The
range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions “He hasn't the scope to understand
this concept."? .
- The
area covered by a given activity or subject
So here the word scope means the range of curriculum and how
much area it covers.
Here is the various aspect of the curriculum process;
- Substantive
(real or actual)
- Technical
- social
The important aspect of the substantive is related to goals,
aims and objectives and the technical aspect refers to the skill development ,
methods and subject matter.
The social side is the need and involvement of the society
in the process.
1. Functions of Curriculum
The main objective of the curriculum is the development of the child physical,
intellectual, emotional and personality development.
Development of individual
Each student learns with his own pace and each individual
has his own abilities and potentialities. Some students Learn with one method
while other learn with other. So it is the function of curriculum to help the
student by providing such experience which encounters the need of all
students
Curriculum a play very important role in the mental, social,
emotional, moral and physical development of the student.
Produce good Citizens
Good curriculum gives good citizens to a country, it play very important role in the
character building and providing knowledge about what is wrong and what is
right
Patterns of Curriculum
What is the pattern of the curriculum, it is the most
important aspect of the curriculum. It is the mean and plan of implementation
curriculum;
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Subject based curriculum
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Activity based curriculum
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Learner centered curriculum
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Teacher centered curriculum
Develop Basic
skills
Develop the basic skills of the students by implementing a
good curriculum;
Reading, writing, understanding and speaking
Culture preservation and transmission
The main aim of education is to preserve the culture, values
and transfer it to next generation. The Curriculum helps in the process. It inculcates
Islamic values, improve mental and physical health of the student, and prepare
people for the new era
Foundation of curriculum
The forces that shape and influence the curriculum;
* Philosophical
foundation
* Psychological
foundation
* Sociological
foundation
Importance of
Curriculum
1. The
success of a nation is hidden in the formulation of effective curriculum which helps
to develop the inner potentialities of an individual
- Curriculum
provide a plan and structure to education process inside and outside of
school
3. Curriculum
is the reflection of the society, what society needs and want, how they want to
mold the individual capacities
- Curriculum
guides the society to improvement and brings enrichment.
- Curriculum
Gives concrete shape to educational policies of a nation
6. Curriculum helps in the preservation, improvement and
transfer of culture to the next generation
7. Curriculum helps in producing good and broad minded
citizens.
8. It helps in the development of responsible citizen
9. Curriculum fulfill the future demands of the country
10. Curriculum gives concrete shape to national requirement..
11. Curriculum helps in the harmonious development of the
personality of the people of the society.
12. Curriculum Help
in the development of basic skill in the people of the society and prepare them
for the life
13. Curriculum Gives knowledge
14. Curriculum helps in the formulation of good attitudes
and guides them in the development of desired attitudes in the young ones
Characteristics of Curriculum
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Flexibility
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Integrated
& continuous
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Balance
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Scope
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Curriculum
consisted religious and moral values.
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Considering
individual conflicts in curriculum
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Life
centered Curriculum
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Flexibility
The Curriculum has administrative flexibility.
• A good curriculum must be ready to incorporate new changes whenever
necessary.
• The curriculum is open to revision and
development, to meet the demands of globalization and the digital age.
Integrated &
continuous
There should be
continuity and integration in curriculum development process for every class.
The curriculum
should be balanced in all aspects.
Scope
Cover all
aspects;
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vocational,
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educational area,
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social,
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technical and moral
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curriculum consist religious and moral
values.
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Cover religious and moral values of a nation
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Considering individual conflicts in
curriculum.
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Curriculum should have the ability to engage
/support all kinds of students. It should be based on individual differences.
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Life centered Curriculum
- The
Curriculum is continuously evolving.
• It
evolved from one period to another, and to the present time.
• For
a curriculum to be effective, it must have continuous monitoring and
evaluation.
• Curriculum
must adapt its educational activities and services to meet the needs of modern and dynamic community.
2 . The Curriculum is based on the needs of the people.
• a good curriculum reflects the needs of the
individual and the society as a whole.
• The curriculum is in proper shape in order to
meet the challenges of times and make education more responsive to the
clientele it serves.
3. The Curriculum is democratically conceived.
• A good curriculum is developed through the
efforts of a group of individuals from different sectors in the society who are
knowledgeable about the interests, needs and resources of the learner and the
society as a whole.
• The curriculum is the product of many minds
and energies.
4. The Curriculum is the result of a long-term effort.
• a good curriculum is a product of long and
tedious process.
• It takes a long period of time in the
planning, management, evaluation and development of a good curriculum.
5. The Curriculum is a compound of details.
• A good curriculum provides the proper
instructional equipment and meeting places that are often most conducive to
learning.
• It includes the student-teacher relationship,
guidance and counseling program, health services, school and community
projects, library and laboratories, and other school-related work experiences.
6. The Curriculum provides for the logical sequence of
subject matter.
• Learning is developmental.
• Classes and activities should be planned.
• A good curriculum provides continuity of
experiences.
7. The Curriculum
balance and cooperates with other programs of the community.
• The
curriculum is responsive to the needs of the community.
• The
school offers its assistance in the improvement and realization of ongoing
programs of the community.
• There
is cooperative effort between the school and the community towards greater
productivity.
8. The Curriculum has educational quality.
• Quality education comes through the situation
of the individuals intellectual and creative capacities for social welfare and
development.
• The curriculum helps the learner to become
the best that he can possibly be.
• The curriculum support system is secured to
add to existing sources for its efficient and effective implementation.
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