Definitions. Components of curriculum aims and objectives Content methodology Evaluation

1. Concept of Curriculum
Dr. Shami

2. Definition & Meanings
 “Curriculum is the tool in the hands
of artist (teacher) to mound his
material (student) according to the
ideals (aim & objectives) in his studio
(school) .” (Curringham)

3. Definitions
 “all the learning which is planned and guided
by the school, whether it is carried on in
groups or individually, inside or outside the
school.” Kerr (1968)
 “The curriculum is really the entire program
of the school’s work. It is essential means of
education it is everything that you and your
teachers do, thus it is twofold in the nature,
being made up of the activities, the things
done and of the materials with which they
are done” Rugg

4. Continue
 “A curriculum is the means by which the
experience of attempting to put on
educational proposal into practice is made
publicly available. It involves both content
and methods and has widest application in
the institutions of the educational system.”
Stenhouse (1975)
 “a design of social group for the
educational experiences of their children
in school. “ Beachamp (1968)

5. Curriculum & Syllabus
 Syllabus is a part of the curriculum.

6. Components of Curriculum
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 AIMS And Objectives
 CONTENTS
 METHODOLOGY
 EVALUATION
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7. 1. Aims & Objectives
1.National interests and priorities
2.Social issues
3.Public opinion and aspirations
4.Developments in disciplines
5.Standards in education
6.Individual’s needs
7.Needs of the future
8.National knowledge heritage

8. Sources of Aims
Society
Students
Discipline

9. Domains
 Cognitive Domain- Knowledge
 Affective Domain- Behaviors
 Psychomotor Domain- Skills

10. 2.Contents
 Syllabus
 Textbook
 Limitations
Firstly, subject matter alone does not provide
sufficient bases for well rounded education,
Secondly, it prevents a pursuit of inter
disciplinary learning.
 New trends call for elimination of undue
divisions of disciplines and integration of
applied areas with academic ones. Taba
(1962)

11. 3. Methodology
 Types of Teaching Methods
Teaching methods can be divided into two
groups:
 Teacher Centered methods- e.g. Lecture
method
 Student Centered methods:
Student centered individual methods- e.g.
Assignment method
Student centered group methods e.g.
Discussion method

12. 4.Evaluation
 WHY: The important purposes of assessment
are as under:
 To determine the extent of achievement of set objectives.
 To determine the extent of progress of student’s learning
 To provide feedback to each student about his progress in
his/her achievements regarding specified concepts,
understanding process skills, manipulative skills, attitudes
and other desired aspects.
 To obtain feedback about the effectiveness of teaching
strategies and curriculum materials.
 To determine learning difficulties of students.
 To determine remedial actions
 To motivate students
 To grade students for promotion
 To direct the students in accordance with their abilities
and interests.

13. continue
 What?
 Contents: Knowledge, understanding,
application of scientific facts, principles
and concepts.
 Skills: Competencies of students in
various skills.
 Behaviors: Attitudes, interests, values
and appreciations.

14. continue
 How?
◦ Observation
◦ Written test- traditional style, open book test,
Pre-publicized test
◦ Practical test
◦ Oral questioning/test
◦ Home work: Examining student’s records and
daily work such as notebooks, practical books,
project reports
◦ Assignment
◦ Project