Process of Curriculum Development- PPP

Process of Curriculum Development

1. PROCESS/STAGES OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT By- Monali Madhuchhanda Pradhan

2. Contents What is Curriculum? Curriculum Development Process of curriculum development Need identification Formulation of objectives Identification of resources and strategies Types of resources used Strategies used for Curriculum development Preparation Selection of C ontent Organisation of Content Sharing and Feedback Finalization at different level

3. What is curriculum? Etymologically- L atin word “ currere ” which means “to run” or “run-way” or “the course of a race”. Totality of experiences gained in life by a child throughout his/her life. Cunningham : “ Curriculum is a tool in the hands of the artist (teacher) to mold his material (pupils) according to his ideals (aims and objectives) in his studio (school)”.

4. Curriculum Development A planned, purposeful, progressive, and systematic process to create positive improvements in the educational system. A continuous process. The process of selecting, organizing, executing and evaluating learning experiences. Systematic planning of what is taught and learned in an academic institution.

5. Principles of Curriculum construction: Principle Of

6. Processes of Curriculum development: To arrive at a thoughtfully planned and dynamically conceived curriculum we should follow the steps as follows:

7. Processes of Curriculum development: Need Identification Felt Needs Real Needs Observed Needs

8. Formulation of Objectives Basic knowledge Concepts Generalisation Thinking Concept formation Inductive development of generalisation Application of principles Attitudes, feelings and sensitivities Academic and social skills

9. Identification of resources and strategies Types of Resources used

10. (b) Strategies used for Curriculum development MACRO STRATEGIES MICRO STRATEGIES (Strategies of textbook use)

11. 4. Preparation Selection of content The selection of subject matter employs the following criteria:

12. To provide direction to teachers and students To make it manageable To facilitate attainment of objectives To make it logically arranged (b ) Organization of Content WHY? HOW?

13. 5. Sharing and Feedback Sharing takes various forms like:

14. 6. Finalization at different levels In this step the Curriculum prepared is finalised at various levels:

15. Conclusion The fundamental purpose of curriculum development is to ensure that students receive integrated, coherent learning experiences that contribute towards their personal, academic and professional learning and development.