Culture and curriculum development 2011

Curriculum Development Process

Curriculum development is much more than simply listing the content of a course,
however. It takes into consideration the learning which the students achieve, the
activities and experiences which bring the learning about, the process of planning
and organizing these activities and experiences and the piece of writing which
embraces this planning. Curriculum development is central to the teaching and
learning process, and includes all the planning and guiding of learning by training
or teaching organization, whether it is carried on in groups or individually, inside
or outside a classroom, in an institutional setting or in a village or field (Rogers
and Taylor, 1998)1. Therefor
• Curriculum development is a flexible, dynamic process leading to products
such as new or revised curriculum frameworks or detailed curricula which
include objectives or learning outcomes, content and means of assessment and
evaluation of learning. It can also involve identification and use of appropriate
teaching and learning methods and materials - it is not a list of content.
• Curriculum development is about planning and guiding - it is not a plan or a
recipe.
• Curriculum development can include anyone and occur anywhere – it is not
exclusive.
• Rather than a list of content, curriculum development is a continuous process
which aims to guide all learning within a given programme of education or
training.

Why Curriculum development is important?

If curriculum development is carried out efficiently and effectively, the learning needs
of learners will be met, teachers will teach more effectively, using suitable, relevant
methods and materials, a good service will be delivered, satisfying the demands of
different stakeholders, and the goals and aims of the education and training
programme will be achieved.

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Rogers, A. and Taylor, P. (1998), Participatory Curriculum Development in Agricultural Education.
A Training Guide. Rome: FAO.
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Strategic
Planning Needs
for changes Assessment

Program
Evaluation Learning
(Analysis of
Student Learning) Curriculum Objectives
Development
Cycle

Student Learning
Evaluation Materials

Teaching
Methodology

Curriculum Development Cycle2

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Instructional
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A Generic Model of Curriculum

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Education Aims

Students’ Learning Achievements

Curriculum Goals

Curriculum
Standards

Learning Content
Environment

Pedagogy

Standards-based Curriculum

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