2. 6 features of a curriculum
“ to help the learners to cope with rapid changes to understand
and to succeed in the new work in the workplace, we must
design a curriculum oriented to tomorrow”.

3. Approaches to Curriculum Design
- The child is the center of the educational
process.
1. A new respect for the child is fundamental .
2. A new freedom of action is provided.
3. The whole activity is divided into units of works.
4. The recognition of the need for using and exploring
many media for self-discovery and self direction is
embraced.

4. - Anchored on the curriculum design which
prescribes different and separate subjects into one
broad field.
1. The primary focus is the subject matter
2. The emphasis is on bits and pieces of
information which are detached from life.
3. The continuing pursuit of learning outside the
school is not emphasized
4. The subject matter serve as the means
identifying the problems in living.

5. Problem – Centered Approach
-Based on a curriculum design which assumes that In the process of
living, children experience problems.
This approach is characterized by the
following views and beliefs:
 The learners are capable of directing and guiding
themselves in resolving problems, thus they
become independent learners
 The learners are prepared to assume their civic
responsibilities through direct participation in
different activities
The curriculum leads the learners in the recognition
of concerns and problems and in seeking solutions.
The considered problem solvers