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What is a characteristic of a curriculum?
Why is a relevant curriculum important?
What is the process of introducing a new curriculum called?
Why is it important for teachers to be involved in curriculum development?
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What is the result of curriculum changes made earlier existing concurrently with newer curriculum changes?
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What is the benefit of consultations with stakeholders in curriculum development?
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What is the timeline of a curriculum change?
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What is the importance of a curriculum responding to current social forces?
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What is the role of teachers in curriculum implementation?
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What is the result of curriculum development being a cooperative group activity?
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Study Notes
Elements of a Curriculum Design
- A behavioral objective is a desired learning outcome that is to be accomplished in a particular learning episode.
- It should be relevant to the outcomes of the curriculum, appropriate to the level of the lesson, and up-to-date.
Content/Subject Matter
- Intended learning outcomes should begin with the end in view.
- References are included to show where the content or subject matter was taken from.
Teaching and Learning Methods
- Cooperative learning, independent learning, and competitive activities are examples of teaching and learning methods.
- These methods allow for cooperation, competition, and individualism among students.
Curriculum Development
- Curriculum development involves decision-making and choosing from alternatives.
- It is an ongoing process that requires continuous monitoring, examination, evaluation, and improvement.
Effective Curriculum Development
- Involving a broad range of stakeholders gains their understanding, support, and input.
- A comprehensive approach is more effective than a piecemeal approach.
- A systematic process with clear outcomes, support resources, and teaching staff equipped with pedagogy is essential.
Fundamentals of Curriculum Designing
- Curriculum change is inevitable, necessary, and desirable due to societal development and knowledge revolution.
- A curriculum reflects its time and should respond to changing social forces, philosophical positions, psychological principles, new knowledge, and educational reforms.
- Curriculum changes can coexist and overlap for long periods of time.
Involving Stakeholders
- Teachers who will implement the curriculum should be involved in its development.
- Group decisions and consultations with stakeholders are suggested to add to the sense of ownership.
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Description
Test your understanding of the elements that make up a curriculum design, including behavioral objectives and intended learning outcomes. Learn how to create a effective curriculum design that meets the needs of your students. This quiz is perfect for teachers and educators looking to enhance their curriculum planning skills.
