Curriculum Development Process (Plan)

Dr. Cynthia Crump

From Theory To Practice

Objectives of Workshop Improve … understanding and practical

employment of the curriculum development process;

Explore current debates and research scholarships … in core areas

Practise ..reviewing and developing curricula and support systems….

Curriculum Plan Guide(i) selecting committee members stating the underlying belief statements; (ii) describing the characteristics of the

students; (iii) identifying the subjects in the current

review cycle; and (iv) outlining interrelated actions and key

stakeholders throughout the curriculum process.

Strategic Plan

Design philosophy

Set goals and

objectives

Identify methods

/ strategie

s

ImplementMonitoring

and Evaluating

Revise / Review

Needs Assessment

Committee selection

Strategic Plan

Design philosophy

Set goals and

objectives

Identify methods

/ strategie

s

ImplementMonitoring

and Evaluating

Revise / Review

Needs Assessment

Committee selection

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Cur

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guid

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Ongoing Professional

development

Curriculum Teams

Stakeholder groups are integral to the curriculum development process. (Meyers & Bushney, 2008).

curriculum director curriculum writersEvaluatorFacilitatorsupervisorsstudentsparents

teachers administratorsorganizations/

bureaucraciesemployers, government

departmentsconsultants specialists or experts

mentors coaches academics community groups

Needs Assessment

PURPOSE DATA COLLECTIONto identify what is

needed and by whom based on the issues observed in the selected environment (El Sawi, 1996). main evaluator

(guide/Leader)Members of the

curriculum team

QuestionnairesInterviewsfocus groupsobservation schedules.

Needs assessment

issues

competencies

Committee members

At the top of a sheet of paper , indicate your stakeholder group. Then write answers to the following questions….1. How do you define a ‘National Curriculum’ ?2. Why do we need a ‘National Curriculum’ ?3. What might influence the components of a

curriculum?4. Name a subject (Primary and Secondary /teach or

interest) – i. What is the MAIN purpose of teaching/learning the

subject?ii. What is the MAIN hindrance in achieving the purpose? iii. Who should write the curriculum?

5. What might your specific role be in the curriculum development process?

6. What is the purpose of EDUCATION?

Belief Statements

National Goals

mission

philosophy

vision

Mission statementTo provide for all citizens

and residents, in collaboration with other

stakeholders, a comprehensive course of lifelong education which will enable individuals to

develop and achieve their full potential,

allowing them to make a meaningful contribution

to National Development.

National goals, mission, visionWhat is the emphasis?

What theories influence statements?

What is the purpose of schooling?

How do national goals match up to the theory/philosophy of developing the ideal

citizen?

Goals, Mission & Vision: Emphasis

[Source: adaptation of www.freeclipart.com]

Citizenship – respect, culture, national unity,

diversity, rights and responsibilities

Globalization, regionalization,

nationalization and knowledge economy

Gender issues - equality

history, role of labour and

entrepreneurship

Critical and creative thinking

Science & Technology and the environment

Personal and social skills and dispositions: self and

others

Core skills: literacy and numeracy, speaking and listening and questioning

UNESCOFOUR IMPERATIVES

ARE THESE EMPHASIZED IN THE NATIONAL GOALS?

CARICOMTHE IDEAL PERSON:

ARE THESE EMPHASIZED IN THE NATIONAL GOALS?

Student Characteristics WHO are we charged with moulding? Curriculum developers and instructors must

demonstrate understanding of:level of reasoning; moral and ethical issues influencing their behavior; the diversity between male and female and other

issues affecting physical growth and socialization;the role of interaction;self esteem and identity issues; their need for independence and decision making

and attention (Bucher & Lee Manning, n.d.).

Beneficiaries

studentsneeds

challenges

factors

characteristics

Needs/Gaps Local evidence Evidenced-based:

lower performance than their counterpartsLow motivation, low levels of literacy and numeracy

Low self-esteem, inadequate learning strategies, and distractions within the environment could be associated with these problems.

lack of motivation does result in lack of interest, appreciation and unacceptable behaviors. (Gredler, 2005; Lau & Chan, 2001)

Gifted Special needs

Who is the ideal (National) student Considering the goals, mission and vision:-Write statements to describe the expected characteristics of students who graduate from:

Primary schoolSecondary school

Models Content /product

Experience

Framework

outcomes-based

Standards-based

Competency-based

Bruner Piag

et

Tyler

Taba

Vygotsk

y

Pavlov

Skinner

CREATE A VISION STATEMENT TO REFLECT UNDERSTANDINGS OF THE NATIONAL GOALS , MISSION AND VISION and THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL STUDENT.

Definitionsproces

sprodu

ct content

context praxis

INVENTORY!!

of curricula &

supporting materials

The philosophy of the Department of Education

WHAT ARE THE GUIDING TENETS?

References

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Daniels, S. (2006). Oklahoma School district goes over the top. Quality Progress, 39(5), 51-59.

Dewey, J. (1997). Experience and education. (1st ed.). New York: Touchstone. (Original work published in 1938).

El Sawi, G. (1996). Curriculum development guide. Population Education for Non-Formal Education Programs of Out-of-School Rural Youth. Retrieved February 02, 2010, from http://www.fao.org/docrep/009/ah650e/ah650e00.HTM

Hubisz, J. (2003). Middle School texts don’t make the grade. Retrieved February 28, 2010, from http://www.science-house.org/middleschool/whatsnew/PT-Hubisz05031.pdf

Jamison, K. (2002). Experiential learning model. Adapted from National 4-H curriculum Handbook, 1992. Retrieved on February 20, 2010 from http://njaes.rutgers.edu/learnbydoing/ExperLrngInservice2002.ppt

Meyer, M. H., & Bushney, M. J. (2009). Towards a multi-stakeholder-driven model for excellence in higher education curriculum development. SAJHE 22(6), 1229-1240.

National Curriculum Policy Framework (2009). Curriculum Development Unit. Ministry of Education, Antigua & Barbuda.

Wiggins, G., & McTigue, J. (2006). Understanding by design. (2nd ed.). New Jersey, Pearson.