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Curriculum Development In Science Education

This course introduces postgraduate students to curriculum development, design, integration, evaluation, and research in science education. It explores the expectations of the National Policy on Education for various educational stages. The course covers curriculum foundations, development processes, and integration strategies. Students will learn about ongoing research styles and different types of curriculum evaluation. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge to develop or review existing science curricula.

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48h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Curriculum DevelopmentScience EducationCurriculum IntegrationEducational ObjectivesNational Policy

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
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

National Policy on Education

2

Educational Objectives

3

Curriculum Development

4

Curriculum Integration

5

Curriculum Evaluation

6

Science Education Research

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 (2 methods)

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Curriculum Developer

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Science Educator

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Educational Researcher

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Instructional Designer

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Education Consultant

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module I: Goals of Education

3h

Unit 1: National Policy on Education

3 study hours
  • •Study the aims of primary, secondary, and tertiary education as defined in the National Policy on Education.
  • •Identify how the government intends to achieve these aims.
  • •Reflect on the implications for science curriculum development.
Week
2

Module I: Goals of Education

3h

Unit 2: Educational Objectives

3 study hours
  • •Define educational and behavioral objectives.
  • •Differentiate between them and explain their functions.
  • •Relate Wright's hierarchy of educational objectives to current educational programs.
Week
3

Module I: Goals of Education

3h

Unit 3: The Emerging Concepts of the Curriculum

3 study hours
  • •Analyze various definitions of the curriculum.
  • •Differentiate between the curriculum, the school, and education.
  • •Formulate and defend your own definition of the curriculum.
Week
4

Module I: Goals of Education

3h

Unit 4 "Science for All" Curriculum

3 study hours
  • •Explain epistemological issues in the science curriculum.
  • •Discuss gender issues affecting science education.
  • •Analyze the effects of culture on science education and differentiate between acculturation and enculturation.
Week
5

Module II: Curriculum Development Design and Processes

3h

Unit 5: Curriculum Development and Design

3 study hours
  • •Trace the history of curriculum development in Nigeria.
  • •Compare Wheeler's and Ehindero's models of curriculum development.
  • •Identify stages involved in project management in curriculum development.
Week
6

Module II: Curriculum Development Design and Processes

3h

Unit 6: Stages in Curriculum Development

3 study hours
  • •List and describe the seven stages of curriculum development.
  • •Explain the importance of a curriculum team.
  • •Discuss why subject matter should be child-focused.
  • •Evaluate existing curriculum materials for deficiencies.
Week
7

Module II: Curriculum Development Design and Processes

3h

Unit 7: Curriculum Development Process

3 study hours
  • •Identify organizations involved in curriculum development.
  • •Discuss problems in implementing the curriculum.
  • •Analyze why some curriculum materials do not pass through all development stages.
Week
8

Module III: Foundations of the Science Curriculum

3h

Unit 8: Historical Foundations of Science Curriculum

3 study hours
  • •List great scientists and their achievements.
  • •Relate achievements to the development of the science curriculum.
  • •Summarize the science curriculum from a historical perspective.
Week
9

Module III: Foundations of the Science Curriculum

3h

Unit 9: Philosophical Foundations of Science Curriculum

3 study hours
  • •List great philosophers in science education.
  • •Summarize their contributions to the philosophical foundation of science.
  • •Describe philosophical theories associated with science.
Week
10

Module III: Foundations of the Science Curriculum

3h

Unit 10: Psychological Foundations of Science Curriculum

3 study hours
  • •List psychological issues to consider in the classroom.
  • •Summarize learning principles from Ausubel, Bruner, Gagne and Piaget.
  • •State implications of learning theories for science teaching.
Week
11

Module IV: Curriculum Integration

3h

Unit 11 Curriculum Integration

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of curriculum integration.
  • •List integrated curricula.
  • •Differentiate between product-oriented and process-oriented programs.
  • •Analyze the relationship between processes and products of science.
Week
12

Module IV: Curriculum Integration

3h

Unit 12 Levels of Curriculum Integration

3 study hours
  • •Give examples of inter-disciplinary and intra-disciplinary integration.
  • •Distinguish between the two.
  • •Integrate products and processes of science in curriculum design.
Week
13

Module IV: Curriculum Integration

6h

Unit 13 Justification for Curriculum Integration

3 study hours
  • •State philosophical reasons for integrating science.
  • •Advance psychological reasons for integrating science.
  • •List advantages of integrated science from a pedagogical viewpoint.
  • •Argue for and against curriculum integration.

Unit 14 Problems of Curriculum Integration

3 study hours
  • •State reasons why lack of qualified teachers should hinder integration.
  • •List factors that can militate against integrating the curriculum.
  • •Justify why sufficient time should be provided for integrated curriculum.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback to identify areas of weakness.

2

Create concept maps linking key concepts from different modules to reinforce understanding.

3

Focus on understanding the various models of curriculum development and their applications.

4

Practice applying the principles of curriculum integration to different science topics.

5

Familiarize yourself with the key research styles and trends in science education.

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