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What does the term 'curriculum' broadly refer to?
What does the term 'curriculum' broadly refer to?
- The administrative procedures of schools
- A set of rules for educational institutions
- Assessments and evaluations of student performance
- The total learning experiences in an educational context (correct)
According to Rabbit (1981), what does the curriculum include?
According to Rabbit (1981), what does the curriculum include?
- Activities allowing children and youths to develop necessary life skills (correct)
- Only the academic subjects taught in schools
- A series of assessments for student evaluation
- Extracurricular activities unrelated to education
What negative outcomes can result from the non-implementation of the curriculum?
What negative outcomes can result from the non-implementation of the curriculum?
- Improved collaboration among educational agencies
- Lack of intellectual and moral growth among learners (correct)
- Increased engagement in extracurricular activities
- Enhanced physical development of students
Which of the following best describes the process of curriculum implementation?
Which of the following best describes the process of curriculum implementation?
What does the scope of the curriculum encompass?
What does the scope of the curriculum encompass?
How does curriculum serve the role of guiding teachers?
How does curriculum serve the role of guiding teachers?
What aspect of development is NOT directly addressed by the curriculum?
What aspect of development is NOT directly addressed by the curriculum?
Which statement best captures the overall purpose of the curriculum?
Which statement best captures the overall purpose of the curriculum?
What is a primary characteristic of a teacher-centered curriculum?
What is a primary characteristic of a teacher-centered curriculum?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a learner-centered curriculum?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a learner-centered curriculum?
What type of curriculum design emphasizes memorization and recall of factual information?
What type of curriculum design emphasizes memorization and recall of factual information?
Which curriculum type involves the learners significantly in the learning process?
Which curriculum type involves the learners significantly in the learning process?
What is a defining aspect of both the discrete/subject curriculum and the broad field/integrated curriculum?
What is a defining aspect of both the discrete/subject curriculum and the broad field/integrated curriculum?
What aspect of education emphasizes better social living?
What aspect of education emphasizes better social living?
Which philosophical approach believes that knowledge is derived from personal experiences through the senses?
Which philosophical approach believes that knowledge is derived from personal experiences through the senses?
What do realists believe regarding the existence of objects?
What do realists believe regarding the existence of objects?
Which philosophical school focuses on the continuous search for the meaning of existence in a technological age?
Which philosophical school focuses on the continuous search for the meaning of existence in a technological age?
In the context of curriculum development, what is primarily assessed?
In the context of curriculum development, what is primarily assessed?
What is the main focus of education according to perennialists?
What is the main focus of education according to perennialists?
Which of the following reflects the Idealists' belief about knowledge?
Which of the following reflects the Idealists' belief about knowledge?
What is a characteristic of existentialist philosophy in education?
What is a characteristic of existentialist philosophy in education?
What were the functional objectives of Arabic and Qur'anic education in Northern Nigeria?
What were the functional objectives of Arabic and Qur'anic education in Northern Nigeria?
Which organization established the first western education school in Nigeria?
Which organization established the first western education school in Nigeria?
What did the British Government primarily focus on regarding education for the natives?
What did the British Government primarily focus on regarding education for the natives?
Which individual made significant recommendations for curriculum development in Nigeria in 1889?
Which individual made significant recommendations for curriculum development in Nigeria in 1889?
What was one of the recommended additions to the curriculum by Dr. Henry Larr?
What was one of the recommended additions to the curriculum by Dr. Henry Larr?
When did Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule?
When did Nigeria gain independence from British colonial rule?
How many Qur'anic schools were there in Northern Nigeria during the early 20th century?
How many Qur'anic schools were there in Northern Nigeria during the early 20th century?
What was the focus of the first curriculum development conference organized in Nigeria in 1969?
What was the focus of the first curriculum development conference organized in Nigeria in 1969?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Curriculum Development
- Curriculum development focuses on intuitively solving problems to foster intellectual, physical, and moral growth.
- Aims to equip learners through structured experiences, ensuring desired learning outcomes.
- Highlights the roles of teachers, students, administrators, and educational agencies in implementing the curriculum.
- Emphasizes the negative impacts of inadequate curriculum implementation on student development.
Meaning and Scope of Curriculum
- Curriculum encompasses the entire learning experience, also defined as a course of study across educational institutions.
- Defined by experts:
- Rabbit (1981): Series of actions needed for youth to prepare for adult life.
- Onwuka (1996): Systematic efforts to shape behaviors within educational communities.
- John (1968): All planned learning activities by the school, both group and individual-focused.
- The scope involves:
- Knowledge growth and moral development.
- Aspects such as organizational patterns, teacher-student relationships, extracurricular activities, and collaboration with educational bodies.
- Aim for better social living and political awareness.
Philosophical Approaches to Curriculum
- Idealists: Knowledge as ideas; standards based on unchanging ideals.
- Realists: Existence of a reality independent of perception; knowledge of tangible objects.
- Pragmatists: Knowledge derived from experience; truth is relative and situational.
- Existentialists: Focus on meaningful human existence and skills for practical trade.
- Perennialists: Emphasis on constant knowledge; education aims to develop reasoning skills for life.
Historical Foundation of Curriculum Development in Nigeria
- Curriculum is designed to offer learners guidance and effect behavioral changes.
- Early forms of education existed in Northern Nigeria, with Arabic and Qur'anic education addressing societal needs prior to missionary influence.
- Western education introduced in 1842 with the establishment of schools by missionary societies, focusing on basic skills (reading, writing, arithmetic).
- British colonial government involved in education from 1882, with a focus on producing clerical laborers.
- Dr. Henry Larr's recommendations in 1889 led to curriculum reviews, teacher training, and the introduction of vocational courses.
- By 1909-1914, western education reached parts of northern Nigeria, coexisting with Qur’anic schools.
- Post-independence, Nigeria organized its first curriculum development conference in 1969, leading to the adoption of the 6-3-3-4 education system and compulsory vocational courses.
Curriculum Design: Concept and Practice
- Curriculum types categorized into teacher-centered and learner-centered.
- Teacher-centered curriculum features:
- Dominance of the teacher; passive learner involvement.
- Instruction-centric approach; emphasis on memorization.
- Focus on knowledge retention rather than skill application.
- Learner-centered curriculum features:
- Focus on learners as active participants.
- Considers individual interests, developmental needs, and classroom engagement.
- Curriculum designed to address learners' needs using problem-solving techniques.
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