JSS INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SAKLESHPUR 2021-22 SEMINAR IN: Knowledge and Curriculum Topic : Bases of Curriculum Presented by, Poorvika K R 1 ST year B.Ed UO1HY21E0033
INTRODUCTION
Bases of Curriculum Philosophical bases Political bases Economic bases Technological Bases Social Bases Psychological bases Sociological bases
Philosophical Bases At the foundation of every curriculum, there is the educational philosophy of people directly involved in the process of curriculum development. Philosophy determines the goal of life and education tries to achieve that goal. Philosophy guides which instructional styles should use to match children learning styles.
Political bases Curriculum depends on local, state and national political standards. For approval of funds, infrastructure, curriculum materials, examination system, teaching standards etc Social Bases Curriculum development should consider social diversity. As we have different religion, traditions, culture, languages so it is very important to consider all these factors.
Economic bases Curriculum content should influence learners to achieve academic goals which will ultimately help in increasing nation’s economy. Technological Bases Curriculum development should include contents related to updated technology. Learning centers must equip with computer education, use of multimedia technology.
Psychological bases While constructing curriculum psychology helps in understanding the behaviour of learners. Through education, efforts are made for bringing desirable changes in the behavior of the learners. It helps curriculum developers in deciding what content and learning experiences can be included in the curriculum. Curriculum should have enough variety and elasticity to allow individual differences, needs, and interests.
Sociological bases Every society, community or nation has an essential social obligation to arrange the education of children. Sociological considerations influence curriculum development in following distinct ways:- It provides a way of carrying out changes in the behavior of the students as per the needs and demands of the society or nation. To make students work towards cultural and social changes needed for the society To preserve the culture and transmit it to young children. To prepare the learners for the future society Thus sociological considerations provide necessary guidelines for developing a useful curriculum for the betterment and the progress of society.
Conclusion It helps curriculum developers in deciding what content and learning experiences can be included in the curriculum . It provides bases for curriculum development in such a way that curriculum could be developed according to the children in a particular grade and their needs.
Reference Knowledge and curriculum – prof G vishvanathppa Bases of Curriculum B.Ed notes/ Knowledge and Curriculum – Target B.Ed Leave a Comment / Knowledge and Curriculum / By targetb.ed