Foundation of Curriculum Planning

ABOUT THE COURSE:This proposed course is foundation of any education system. It comprises of theoretical and conceptual framework of curriculum planning. It is beneficial for post-graduate students of education to study about the curriculum planning and curriculum designing. Also helpful to elaborate and describe the types of curriculums, its designs and process of curriculum evaluation. Therefore, it is suitable course to enhancethe knowledge domain, understanding and skills required for curriculum practices in higher education institutes particularly for post- graduate students of education through online mode.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Post Graduate students of educationPREREQUISITES: AfterGraduation with subject Education

Syllabus

Week 1: Meaning and Concept of CurriculumWeek 2:Bases of Curriculum: Philosophical, Sociological,Psychological and Technological.Week 3:New Trends in Curriculum DevelopmentWeek 4:Subject Centered Curriculum: Specific Features, Merits and DemeritsWeek 5:Activity Centered Curriculum: Characteristics and relevance in School and Higher Education Institutions.Week 6:Core Curriculum: Core Components, Significance and its Importance for College Students. Week 7:Integrated Curriculum: Concept, Merits and DemeritsWeek 8:Problem Centered Curriculum: Need and Importance, Merits and Demerits. Week 9:System Analysis: Concept and Use of it in Curriculum planning.Week 10:Curriculum Evaluation: Meaning, Scope and Need of Curriculum Evaluation.Week 11:Approaches to Curriculum Evaluation I- Types, Uses and Framing of Essay Type Tests. Week 12:Approaches to Curriculum Evaluation II- Types, Uses and Framing of Objective Type Tests.