Curriculum Theory and Design 00-0F-CTD

1. Foundations of Curriculum Theory
Description: Study the fundamental theories of curriculum development, including historical perspectives, key models (e.g., Tyler’s Rationale, Taba’s model), and contemporary trends.
2. Curriculum Design Models and Approaches
Description: Explore various curriculum design models, such as subject-centered, learner-centered, problem-centered, and competency-based designs. Focus on how these are applied across different educational levels.
3. Curriculum Development for Different Education Levels
Description: Analyze how curriculum differs across pre-school, primary, secondary, and higher education. Understand the unique needs, goals, and strategies for developing curricula tailored to each educational level.
4. Ideological and Philosophical Foundations of Curriculum Design
Description: Investigate the different ideological influences on curriculum development (e.g., progressivism, essentialism, reconstructionism), and how curriculum reflects a society’s values and beliefs.
5. Economic, Political, and Societal Influences on Curriculum Design
Description: Examine how economic conditions, political agendas, and societal demands shape curriculum design. Topics include global education trends, education for social equity, and political interference in education.
6. Building a Curriculum Project: Practical Application
Description: Focus on the practical process of developing a curriculum for a selected level of education. Learn how to integrate learning objectives, assessments, and instructional strategies, while considering real-world constraints.