THE ROLE OF CURRICULUM

Curriculum is a crucial factor in teaching and

learning process.
It means a written plan(a degree program, a
syllabus, a textbook, a teaching package, a
lesson) which is prescriptive. Based of
Dewey's’(1916) Definition.. As all the
experiences of the learner inside and outside
the school under the guidance of a teacher is
all encompassing.
 Contnued. ROLE OF CURRICULUM
• Written plan is specific and prescriptive. It
indicates:
Objectives.
Defines the scope sequence of content.
Identifies strategies and activities or learning.
Selects materials and methods.
Describes the role of the learner and the teacher.
 Includes all learning experiences that may not be
specifically written but supervised by the School.
 Phases of Curriculum Development
• This refers to the process that produces the
written plan.
 Curriculum design and structure.
 The implementation scheme.
 The Evaluation procedure.
 Areas of concern in Curriculum Development
• Shared philosophy, beliefs, behavoiurs, norms
and rules of the Kenyan Society.
• Knowledge of the nature of the learner in
terms of development level, learning style,
normative needs and other philosophical and
Psychological concerns.
• Knowledge of Teaching-learning theories and
principles.
• Different domains of knowledge (cognitive,
affective, psychomotor).
Figure 1: Curriculum Development Cycle
 Values Guiding Principles Theoretical Approaches
 

• Love • Opportunity • The Instructional

• Responsibility • Excellence Design Theory
• Respect • Diversity and Inclusion • Vygotsky’s Social-
• Unity • Parental Empowerment Cultural Theory
• Peace and Engagement • Gardner’s Multiple
• Patriotism • Community Service Intelligences Theory
• Social Justice Learning • Piaget’s Theory of
• Integrity • Differentiated Cognitive
Curriculum & Learning Development
   
Core Competencies for Basic Education
1. Communication and Collaboration

2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

3. Imagination and Creativity

4. Citizenship

5. Digital Literacy

6. Learning to Learn

7. Self -Efficacy Next topic

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