Curriculum Development: Facilitators and Constraints

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What is the term used to describe the importance of having the right people in charge of curriculum development?

Personal Factor

Who are the major beneficiaries in the education enterprise?

Learners

Why is it important to consider teacher qualifications in curriculum development?

To put the right personnel to teach in schools

What is an example of a absurd situation in curriculum development?

Deploying a holder of Nigeria Certificate in Education to teach at the senior secondary level

What is the significance of experience in curriculum development?

It can only be acquired through constant and long practice

Why are learners considered a major factor in curriculum development?

Because our knowledge of psychology makes us realize that certain things affect a child's growth and development

What is the concept of motivation in curriculum development?

All of the above

What are the three perspectives from which teachers should be considered in curriculum development?

Qualification, experience, and motivation

What is the implication of not having the right personnel to teach in schools?

It can lead to impediment in curriculum development

What is the relationship between a nation's quality of education and its teachers?

No nation can rise above the quality level of her teachers

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Facilitators and Constraints in Curriculum Development

  • Facilitators are essential factors that make curriculum development easier and assist in the process.
  • Constraints are the opposite of facilitators and can hinder curriculum development.

Types of Facilitators and Constraints

  • Natural Factor: Natural phenomena that are not under human control, such as rivers, hills, and weather, which can affect curriculum development.
  • Time Factor: The duration, period, session, or semester of an activity, which is crucial in curriculum development.
  • Cultural Factor: The way of life of a people, including religious, moral, political beliefs, and philosophy, which can influence curriculum development.
  • Physical Factor: The necessary structural and infrastructural facilities needed for curriculum development, such as classroom facilities, libraries, and laboratories.
  • Organizational Factor: The administrative and control mechanism, including commissions and agencies, that can affect curriculum development.
  • Personal Factor: The human resources, including teachers and learners, who are crucial in curriculum development.
  • Financial Factor: The availability of funds and resources, which can facilitate or hinder curriculum development.

Natural Factor

  • Natural factors can be beneficial or detrimental to curriculum development.
  • Examples of natural factors include rivers, hills, and weather, which can affect the type of subjects taught in different areas.

Time Factor

  • Time is crucial in curriculum development, as it affects the content and pace of learning.
  • Examples of time factors include duration, period, session, or semester, which can affect the planning and implementation of curriculum.

Cultural Factor

  • Cultural factors can influence curriculum development, as they affect the values and beliefs of a society.
  • Examples of cultural factors include religious beliefs, moral values, and political systems, which can affect the type of curriculum implemented.

Physical Factor

  • Physical factors are necessary for curriculum development, including structural and infrastructural facilities.
  • Examples of physical factors include classroom facilities, libraries, and laboratories, which are essential for effective learning.

Organizational Factor

  • Organizational factors can affect curriculum development, including the administrative and control mechanism.
  • Examples of organizational factors include commissions and agencies, which can facilitate or hinder curriculum development.

Personal Factor

  • Personal factors, including teachers and learners, are crucial in curriculum development.
  • Examples of personal factors include teacher qualifications, experience, and motivation, which can affect the implementation of curriculum.
  • Learners' physiological, psychological, and social issues can also affect curriculum development.

This quiz covers the facilitators and constraints that influence curriculum development, including the essential factors and obstacles that impact the process.

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