Curriculum organization topical and concentric curriculum

B.Ed.
Curriculum organization topical and concentric curriculum
Science pedagogy,
university of mumbai,

1. Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble Dnyan Ganga Education Trust’s College of Education (B.Ed.), Thane Curriculum Organization - Topical and Concentric Curriculum by Asst.Prof . Ketan Kamble 1 CURRICULUM ORGANIZATION TOPICAL AND CONCENTRIC CURRICULUM ( SCIENCE PEDAGOGY )

2. Curriculum word is derived from Latin word ‘ Currere ’ mean to run or race course. Curriculum inclu des all learning experiences and activities inside and outside classroom. Curriculu m is a tool in the hands of the artist (teacher) to mold his material (student) according to ideals (aims and objectives) in studio (school) -Cunningham Curriculum Organization - Topical and Concentric Curriculum by Asst.Prof . Ketan Kamble 2 curriculum

3. It is - Systematic arrangement of content. Organization of learning experiences. For achieving educational objectives. It describes the correlation or integration of content and educational activities. It is process of selecting curriculum elements - From the sub ject. Current social life. Appropriate experiences for students. To structure curriculum. Curriculum Organization - Topical and Concentric Curriculum by Asst.Prof . Ketan Kamble 3 Curriculum organisation

4. Curriculum Organization - Topical and Concentric Curriculum by Asst.Prof . Ketan Kamble 4 Approaches of curriculum Concentric Approach Topical Approach

5. Curriculum Organization - Topical and Concentric Curriculum by Asst.Prof . Ketan Kamble 5 CONCENTRIC APPROACH

6. In this approach, topics will find a place in different classes of different years of course in progressive manner. Content is organized in simple to complex manner. Considers chronological and mental age of learner. Basic concept is covered with related concept which is in more depth. Student revisits the science curriculum learned in earlier year. Useful in primary and secondary level. Curriculum Organization - Topical and Concentric Curriculum by Asst.Prof . Ketan Kamble 6 CONCETRIC APPRAOCH

7. Proceeds from ‘simple to complex’ and ‘whole to part’. Revision of topic. Considers mental age of student. Continuity is maintained. Curriculum Organization - Topical and Concentric Curriculum by Asst.Prof . Ketan Kamble 7 MERITS DEMERTITS Repetition is at times cubersome . Lacks novelty and freshness. May fail to arouse interest. Pupil may develop sense of familiarity without fullness of knowledge. Merits and demerits of CONCETRIC APPRAOCH

8. Curriculum Organization - Topical and Concentric Curriculum by Asst.Prof . Ketan Kamble 8 Topical appraoch F.Y.B.Sc . S.Y.B.Sc . T.Y.B.Sc . Sem - 1 Sem - 2 Sem – 3 Sem – 4 Sem – 5 Sem - 6 Cell Biology Plant Anatomy Plant Physiology Plant Taxonomy Plant Genetics Plant Biotechnology

9. Topic should be taught at one stage. Here one topic is one unit. Easy and difficult topics are dealt at one stage which is not psychological. Topics are covered in linear fashion ( one after another in one stage). Co ncepts are not revisited. Topic dealt in previous stage receives no attention later. Curriculum Organization - Topical and Concentric Curriculum by Asst.Prof . Ketan Kamble 9 Topical approach

10. Integrated knowledge is imparted to pupils. Indepth knowledge. Pupil’s interest and motivation is sustained. Correlation among subjects. Curriculum Organization - Topical and Concentric Curriculum by Asst.Prof . Ketan Kamble 10 MERITS DEMERTITS Not useful in lower students. It introduces curriculum with largeness of irrelevant material which lower class students find difficult to learn immediately. Content is not of immediate uses at that particular stage. Merits and demerits of topical approach

11. Curriculum Organization - Topical and Concentric Curriculum by Asst.Prof . Ketan Kamble 11 THANK YOU AND WISH YOU HAPPY LEARNING Acknowledgement : Bhupendra Shrike (Typewriting)