EDCI 311- SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

KISII UNIVERSITY
OPEN DISTANCE AND ELEARNING CENTRE(ODEL)

IN COLLABORATION WITH

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

EDCI 311 – SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

PREPARED BY COURSE LECTURERS:

DR. EVELYN NJURAI & DR. GRACE OYUGI

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EDCI 311 SECONDARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM

CREDIIT FACTOR: 2
PREREQUSITE: EDCI 211
PURPOSE: The course is designed to equip the student-teacher with
knowledge of secondary education curriculum with the aim of applying it to
subjects of specialization. This is done with a view to equipping the students
with the requisite knowledge, skills, values and attitudes relevant to the
contemporary, dynamic and a competitive educational environment. The
course also aims at enabling the student-teacher to be a better curriculum
implementer.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
1. Define the key concepts used in the course
2. Discuss the historical and philosophical foundations of secondary
education curriculum design.
3. Describe the national education system.
4. Analyze the social forces affecting curriculum decisions
5. Critically examine the process of curriculum development.
6. Identify and explain the role of stakeholders involved in curriculum
development.
7. Explore the impact of curriculum improvement on staff development
and student learning.
8. Explain strategies involved in curriculum development.
COURSE CONTENT
Historical and philosophical foundations of secondary education curriculum
design; The national education system; Social forces affecting curriculum
decisions; The process of curriculum development; The different
participants involved in the process; The impact of curriculum improvement
upon staff development and student learning; and Strategies in curriculum
development.
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
Lecture, including online live classes, tutorials, group discussion, discussion
forums and presentation, internet and library research
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
Secondary school mathematics curriculum, projector, white boards, e-
learning platform.
MODE OF ASSESSMENT

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Sit-in CAT – 20%

Assignment (including discussions) – 10%
End of Semester Examination -70%

COURSE REFERENCES:
(a) Core references materials:
1. Otunga, R.N, Odero, I.I & Barasa P.L (2011): A handbook for
Curriculum and Instruction; Moi University Press, Eldoret
2. Syomwene, A. Nyandusi, C. M. Yungungu, A. M. (2017). Core
Principles in Curriculum. Utafiti Foundation
3. Allan Ornstein and Francis P. Hunkins (1998). Curriculum
Foundation, Principles and Issues Aviacom Company: USA
4. Tyler, R. W. (1949). Curriculum Foundation and Instruction. Chicago:
the University of Chicago press.
(b) Other Reference Materials for Further Reaching:
1. Bishop, G. (1985). Curriculum Development. A Textbook for Students,
London Macmillan Publishers
2. Okechi, J.G. and Asiah, J.A. (1992). Curriculum Theory and Practice in
Kenya. Nairobi: Oxford University
3. Oluoch, G .P. (1S992.) Essentials of Curriculum Development. Nairobi
Elimu Publishers
4. Farrant, J. S. (1980). Principles and Practice of Education. Singapore:
Longman
5. Eshiwani, G.S. (1980). Education in Kenya since Independence.
Nairobi: EAEP Limited
6. Shiundu, J.S. & Omulando S. J. (1992). Curriculum Theory and
Practice in Kenya. OUP Nairobi, Kenya
7. Glatthorn, Allan, (2009). Curriculum Leadership: Strategies for
Development and Implementation.
8. Journal of Educational Policy, 2001, Vol.16, no. 5, pp395-411
9. Bloom, B. S (1956). Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: The
Classification of Educational Goals Handbook 1, Cognitive Domain,
New York; David m Mackay co.
10. Bogonko, S. N. (1992). Reflections on Education in East Africa.
Nairobi: Oxford University Press

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11. Kelly, A.V. (1982). The Curriculum: Theory and Practice (2nd
ed.), London Harper and Row ltd
12. Tanner, D. (1995). Curriculum Development: Theory and
Practice (3rded.) Eaglewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall
13. Olive, P. F. (1992). Developing the Curriculum (3rded.), New
York: Harper Collins Publishers
14. Pratt, D. (1980). Curriculum: Design and Development,
Harcourt: New York
15. Taba, H.B. (1962). Curriculum Development: Theory and
Practice, New York: Harcourt Brace
16. Wheeler, D.K. (1967). The Curriculum Process, London:
University of London Press

Course Outline
Week Major Topic Subtopic Method
1 &2 Introduction to -Definition of terms; -Lecture
the course education, curriculum, aims, -Discussion
goals, objectives, syllabus, forum
learning experiences -Research
-Types of curriculum
-Elements of school
curriculum: Intended
purposes (curriculum
purposes); experiences for
the learners (learning
experiences i.e. interaction
amongst learners, teachers &
the environment); content
(subject matter), &
evaluation
-Criteria for selecting content
& learning experiences
-Organization of content &
learning Experiences
3, 4 Historical and -Historical foundations of -Lecture
and 5 philosophical curriculum: -Discussion
foundations of historical landmarks that forum
secondary have influenced Curriculum- -Research
education African indigenous education,

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curriculum Early Christian Education,

design The Renaissance Movement,
The Reformation Movement,
The Scientific Movement in
Education, The Progressive
Movement in Education),
-Curriculum reforms in Kenya
(education commissions in
Kenya)
-Competency Based
Curriculum
-Philosophical foundations:
Idealism, Realism,
Pragmatism, Existentialism,
Perennialism, Essentialism,
Progressivism, Re-
constructionism
-Psychological foundations of
curriculum: Behaviourist
theories, cognitive
development theories &
Humanistic theories
-sociological foundations of
curriculum
-Technological foundations of
curriculum
6&7 - --Components of sec. school -Lecture
Implementati curriculum -Discussion
on of the -The national education forum
Curriculum system (pre-school, primary, -Research
secondary, vocational and
post-secondary)
-National goals of education
-Objectives of secondary Assignment
school curriculum
-Social forces affecting
curriculum decisions
(knowledge factors, political
factors, economic factors,
historical factors, social
factors (cultural forces,
societal values, learner
backgrounds, family and
religious institutions), special
interest, technological

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factors, emerging/cross-
cutting issues etc.
-The process curriculum
development.
-Implications of curriculum
change
8, 9 & -Curriculum Process of curriculum -Lecture
10 Process improvement -Discussion
The stakeholders involved in forum
the process of curriculum -Research
development and
implementation: Roles of CAT
KICD, ESQAC, teacher, BoM,
KNEC, TSC, KISE, KNUT,
KUPPET, etc.
11 & Impact of -on staff development and -Lecture
12 curriculum students’ learning -Discussion
improvement -Strategies involved in forum
curriculum development -Research

13 & Examination End Semester Examination

14

Note: Attend to all lecturers and assessment as scheduled above or as

otherwise agreed.
Wishing all the student-teachers a good time in learning the unit.

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