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Curricullum Theory And Practice

This course, Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice, explores the fundamental concepts and processes involved in designing, implementing, and evaluating curricula. It examines the historical evolution of curriculum development in Nigeria, emphasizing the influence of societal needs and educational policies. Students will learn to select appropriate objectives, learning experiences, and evaluation methods to create effective and relevant curricula for diverse educational settings.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Curriculum DevelopmentEducational ObjectivesLearning ExperiencesCurriculum EvaluationNigerian Education

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Curriculum Concepts

2

History of Curriculum in Nigeria

3

Curriculum Planning Models

4

Educational Objectives

5

Learning Experiences

6

Curriculum Evaluation

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Curriculum Developer

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Education Officer

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Teacher

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Educational Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationTraining and DevelopmentEducational Consulting

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Curriculum: Meaning, Nature, Importance and History of Curriculum Development in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: Basic Concepts in Curriculum

3 study hours
  • •Define curriculum from various perspectives.
  • •Distinguish curriculum from syllabus, scheme of work, course of study, and lesson note.
  • •Explain the purpose and importance of curriculum in schools.
Week
2

Module 1: Curriculum: Meaning, Nature, Importance and History of Curriculum Development in Nigeria

3h

Unit 2: History of Curriculum Development in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Trace the history of curriculum development in Nigeria from pre-colonial to post-colonial periods.
  • •Identify key stakeholders involved in curriculum development.
  • •Analyze the factors influencing curriculum changes over time.
Week
3

Module 1: Curriculum: Meaning, Nature, Importance and History of Curriculum Development in Nigeria

3h

Unit 3: Curriculum Development in a Developing Nation like Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Examine the factors influencing curriculum development in a developing nation like Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the impact of politics, unemployment, and bureaucratic delays on curriculum implementation.
  • •Discuss the evolution of a national curriculum for Nigeria.
Week
4

Module 1: Curriculum: Meaning, Nature, Importance and History of Curriculum Development in Nigeria

3h

Unit 4: An Introduction to Curriculum Development Process: Planning

3 study hours
  • •Explain Tyler's, Wheeler's, and Taba's models of curriculum planning.
  • •Distinguish among the various models of curriculum design.
  • •Explain the various types or classifications of curriculum and their distinctions.
Week
5

Module 2: Curriculum Development: Selection of Objectives

3h

Unit 1: General Objectives of Education

3 study hours
  • •Differentiate among aims, objectives, and goals in education.
  • •Explain the general objectives of education in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.
  • •Analyze the aims and objectives of Nigerian education.
Week
6

Module 2: Curriculum Development: Selection of Objectives

3h

Unit 2: Selection of Educational Objectives

3 study hours
  • •Describe needs assessment and its role in selecting educational objectives.
  • •Explain how curriculum objectives are derived from societal needs, national philosophy, and student interests.
  • •Analyze the influence of psychodynamic factors on curriculum objectives.
Week
7

Module 2: Curriculum Development: Selection of Objectives

3h

Unit 3: Curriculum Objectives at Classroom Level

3 study hours
  • •State the functions of the classroom teacher in implementing curriculum plans.
  • •Explain important considerations for selecting classroom objectives.
  • •Discuss the functions of objectives at the classroom level and state objectives accurately.
Week
8

Module 3: Learning Experiences: Selection and Organisation

3h

Unit 1: Concept Clarifications

3 study hours
  • •Explain the terms curriculum, learning experiences, and educational programs.
  • •Accurately describe and distinguish among the various educational programs of the school.
  • •Differentiate between programme of studies, programme of activities and programme of guidance.
Week
9

Module 3: Learning Experiences: Selection and Organisation

3h

Unit 2: Selecting Learning Experiences: Sources and Selection Criteria

3 study hours
  • •Explain what schools teach and state the sources of learning experiences.
  • •Discuss the important criteria used in selecting learning experiences.
  • •Apply the principles of validity, comprehensiveness, variety, suitability, and relevance in selecting curriculum content.
Week
10

Module 3: Learning Experiences: Selection and Organisation

3h

Unit 3: Organisation of Curriculum OR Learning Experiences

3 study hours
  • •Explain what it means to organize the curriculum and describe the vertical and horizontal organization.
  • •Explain the three main criteria upon which curriculum organization is based: continuity, sequence, and integration.
  • •Describe the emergent patterns of the curriculum due to organization.
Week
11

Module 4: Curriculum Evaluation

3h

Unit 1: Concepts, Meanings and Types of Evaluation

3 study hours
  • •Explain the different concepts and meanings of evaluation.
  • •Differentiate the various types of curriculum evaluation.
  • •Identify the purposes for evaluation and the general steps to follow.
Week
12

Module 4: Curriculum Evaluation

3h

Unit 2: Curriculum Objectives and Evaluation

3 study hours
  • •State educational objectives specifically in behavioral terms.
  • •Apply behavioral objectives in assessment and evaluation of the curriculum.
  • •Identify behavior words corresponding to the taxonomy of educational objectives.
Week
13

Module 4: Curriculum Evaluation

6h

Unit 3: Evaluation Devices

3 study hours
  • •Clearly distinguish between measurement, assessment, and evaluation.
  • •Explain the various measuring devices commonly used in educational evaluation.
  • •Construct appropriate tests as devices for measuring students' performance.

Unit 4: Uses of Curriculum Evaluation

3 study hours
  • •Explain why curriculum evaluation is necessary.
  • •Discuss the relevance of curriculum evaluation to curriculum revision.
  • •Summarize the various other uses of curriculum evaluation.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key concepts and theories.

2

Practice applying different curriculum models (Tyler, Wheeler, Taba) to hypothetical scenarios.

3

Review the historical evolution of curriculum in Nigeria, noting key policies and reforms.

4

Develop sample lesson plans incorporating the principles of learning experience selection and organization.

5

Familiarize yourself with various evaluation methods and their applications in different educational contexts.

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