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AIM |
To create awareness among the students on curriculum development matters |
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COURSE PURPOSE |
To equip students with knowledge and skills in curriculum planning, designing and development |
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COURSE OBJECTIVES |
· Introduce learners to major terms and concepts in curriculum · Enable learners to critically assess the aims and goals of education in a developing society · Develop educational programs geared towards meeting the needs of learners and society
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EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME |
· Define the major terms and concepts in curriculum · Critically assess the aims and goals of education in a developing society · Develop educational programs geared towards meeting the needs of learners and society
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COURSE DESCRIPTION |
Conceptions of curriculum; elements and dimensions of curriculum, factors influencing curriculum; components of curriculum; foundations of curriculum; principles of curriculum planning; design and implementation; models of curriculum development; principles and procedures of curriculum development; dynamics and strategies of curriculum change; curriculum development in Kenya; curriculum and teacher education.
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COURSE CONTENT/ TOPICS |
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Lecture |
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1 |
INTRODUCTION 1.0 Defining concept Education 1.2 Functions and aims of education 1.3 Education and Schooling
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2 |
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UNDERSTANDING THE CURRICLUM 2.0 Conceptions of the curriculum 2.1The KICD concept of the curriculum 2,3 The three elements 2.4 The three dimensions 2.5 Factors influencing curriculum development
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COMPONENTS OF CURRICULUM AS APROGRAMME OF INSTRUCTION 3.0 Aims, goals and objectives 3.1Content and Learning experiences 3.2 Evaluation
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4 - CAT 1 |
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5and 6 |
5 AND 6 |
FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM 5.0 Historical foundations 5.1 Philosophical foundations 6.1 Psychological foundations 6.2 Sociological foundations
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CURRICULUM PLANNING ,CHANGE AND INNOVATION 7.0 Distinction between curriculum planning, change and innovation 7.1 Strategies for curriculum change 7.2 Factors affecting curriculum change 7.3 Curriculum innovation |
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CAT 2 |
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9 |
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CURRICULUM DESIGN 8.0 Principles of curriculum design Patterns of curriculum design |
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MODELS OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 10.1The Tyler Model (1949) 10.2The Taba Model (1962) 10.3 The Hunkins Model ( 1980) |
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PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT II 11 Stages in curriculum development Situational analysis 11.1 Formulation of objectives 11.2 Setting up the curriculum project 11.3 Programme building |
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PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT II Stages in Curriculum development 12 Piloting the Programme 12.1 Improving the Programme 12.2 Implementation in schools 12.3 Evaluation 12. 4 Curriculum maintenance
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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA 13 Brief description of functions of KICD 13.1 Related agencies in curriculum development 13.1 The curriculum development process at KICD
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TEACHER EDUCATION 14 Meaning and scope of teacher education 14.1Variants of teacher education
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ISSUES IN TEACHER EDUCATION AND TEACHING PROFESSION 15.1 Meaning of teaching 15.2 Professional teachers 15.3 Qualities of a teacher 15.4 Issues in teacher education and teaching profession |
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EDUCATION AND TEACHING PROFESSION ISSUES IN TEACHER 15.5Meaning of teaching 15.6Professional teachers 15.7Qualities of a teacher 15.8 Issues in teacher education and teaching profession |
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TEACHING METHODOLOGIES |
Lectures, Discussions, Assignments, Tutorials, Class Presentations, Handouts, Internet Research. |
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Evaluation |
Cat 1,2 & Assignments (2) 30% End of semester exam 70% TOTAL 100% |
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References Glatthorn A. (1987) Curriculum Leadership. Glenview, II: Scott, Freeman. Goodson, I.F. (1994) Studying Curriculum. NY: Teachers College Press. Henson, K.T. (2003) Curriculum Planning. Long Grove, II: Waveland Press. Hunkins, F.P. (1980) Curriculum Development: Programme Improvement. Columbus: Charles E. Memil Publishing Co. Kenya Institute of Education, (2008) Curriculum Development Cycle. Nairobi: KIE. Marsh, C.J. & Willis, G. (2007). Curriculum: Alternative Approaches, On-Going Issues. NJ: Pearson Merril Prentice Hall. Oluoch G.P (1982) Essentials of Curriculum Development. Nairobi: Elimu Bookshop Ltd.
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