EDU231

Curricullum Theory And Practice

Education
200 level
2 credit units
159 pages
15 units

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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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 40 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical, case study, problem solving
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor Marked Assignments
Final Examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of EDU231, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2 · CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: SELECTION OF OBJECTIVES

Module 3

Module 4 · Curriculum Evaluation

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EDU231 · Unit 4: Uses of Curriculum Evaluation

This unit shows you that appropriate evaluation devices or tools must be fashioned in order to obtain accurate measurement upon which assessment and judgement of whether the objectives are achieved or not, are based. You are also taught in this unit how to develop a test plan or a test blueprint as a precursor to accurate evaluation.

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What you should be able to do

Define and differentiate key curriculum concepts.
Analyze the historical development of curriculum in Nigeria.
Apply various curriculum planning models to design effective curricula.
Formulate clear and measurable educational objectives.
Select and organize appropriate learning experiences.
Evaluate curriculum effectiveness using various methods.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Curriculum Developer
Education Officer
Teacher
Educational Consultant

Where it is applied

Education
Training and Development
Educational Consulting

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 3: Learning Experiences: Selection and Organisation
Unit 3: Organisation of Curriculum OR Learning Experiences
Understanding the nuances of horizontal curriculum integration requires synthesizing knowledge from various subjects and applying it to real-world scenarios, demanding strong analytical skills.
Module 4: Curriculum Evaluation
Unit 1: Concepts, Meanings and Types of Evaluation
Applying different evaluation models (R&D, Goal Attainment, CIPP) requires critical thinking and the ability to adapt theoretical frameworks to practical educational settings.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Curriculum: Meaning, Nature, Importance and History of Curriculum Development in Nigeria
- Unit 1: Basic Concepts in Curriculum · 3 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 2Module 1: Curriculum: Meaning, Nature, Importance and History of Curriculum Development in Nigeria
- Unit 2: History of Curriculum Development in Nigeria · 3 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 3Module 1: Curriculum: Meaning, Nature, Importance and History of Curriculum Development in Nigeria
- Unit 3: Curriculum Development in a Developing Nation like Nigeria · 3 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 4Module 1: Curriculum: Meaning, Nature, Importance and History of Curriculum Development in Nigeria
- Unit 4: An Introduction to Curriculum Development Process: Planning · 3 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 5Module 2: Curriculum Development: Selection of Objectives
- Unit 1: General Objectives of Education · 3 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 6Module 2: Curriculum Development: Selection of Objectives
- Unit 2: Selection of Educational Objectives · 3 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 7Module 2: Curriculum Development: Selection of Objectives
- Unit 3: Curriculum Objectives at Classroom Level · 3 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 8Module 3: Learning Experiences: Selection and Organisation
- Unit 1: Concept Clarifications · 3 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 9Module 3: Learning Experiences: Selection and Organisation
- Unit 2: Selecting Learning Experiences: Sources and Selection Criteria · 3 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 10Module 3: Learning Experiences: Selection and Organisation
- Unit 3: Organisation of Curriculum OR Learning Experiences · 3 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 11Module 4: Curriculum Evaluation
- Unit 1: Concepts, Meanings and Types of Evaluation · 3 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 12Module 4: Curriculum Evaluation
- Unit 2: Curriculum Objectives and Evaluation · 3 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 13Module 4: Curriculum Evaluation
- Unit 3: Evaluation Devices · 3 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 hours
  Explain why curriculum evaluation is necessary.. Discuss the relevance of curriculum evaluation to curriculum revision.. Summarize the various other uses of curriculum evaluation..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key concepts and theories.
Practice applying different curriculum models (Tyler, Wheeler, Taba) to hypothetical scenarios.
Review the historical evolution of curriculum in Nigeria, noting key policies and reforms.
Develop sample lesson plans incorporating the principles of learning experience selection and organization.
Familiarize yourself with various evaluation methods and their applications in different educational contexts.

Questions students ask about this course

What is EDU231 about?

How many units does EDU231 have?

EDU231, Curricullum Theory And Practice, has 15 units across 4 modules, over 159 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is EDU231?

EDU231 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.

Is EDU231 hard?

EDU231 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.

How long does EDU231 take to study?

About 40 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.

How is EDU231 assessed?

EDU231 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.

What can I do with EDU231?

Curriculum Developer, Education Officer, Teacher and Educational Consultant.