F-7-16
Unit Code: EDU 211
Unit Title: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Program(s): BED
Lecturer Name: DR. SAMUEL WAFULA, DIANA CHEPKOECH, DR. AGNES WANJAU
Lecturer Email:
[email protected] Phone No: 0711390568
Contacts:
[email protected] Phone No: 0791788083
[email protected] Phone No: 0718420900
Consultation 12PM to 4PM FRIDAY
time :
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical
foundations, processes, and practical applications involved in designing,
implementing, and evaluating educational curricula across different educational
levels. Students will explore fundamental concepts such as the definitions of
curriculum, aims, goals, and objectives, alongside taxonomies of educational
objectives that guide curriculum development. The course will cover various general
theories and models of curriculum design, emphasizing basic principles and
processes essential for effective curriculum development. Additionally, the course
will address current and emerging issues in curriculum development, preparing
students to critically analyze and contribute to ongoing advancements and
challenges in educational practices.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course the leaner will be able to:
i) Explain the basic concepts in Curriculum Development
ii) Describe the elements of Curriculum projects in Kenyan context;
iii) Apply the basic knowledge and skills gained to develop, implement, and
evaluate primary and secondary Curriculum, especially in his/her subject
area
iv) Describe the role of Evaluation in the Curriculum Development process
COURSE SYLLABUS AND SCHEDULE
Topic/
Topics Sub-Topic
Week
Meaning and Concept of Curriculum
Distinction between “Curriculum” and
Related Terminologies
Forms/Types of Curriculum
Basic Concepts
Need and Significance of Curriculum
in Curriculum
1 Principles of Curriculum
Development
Meaning and Concept of Curriculum
Development
Principles of Curriculum Development
Importance of Curriculum Development
Educational Concepts of aims, goals and objectives
Purposes Determinants of educational objectives
2
(Aims, Goals National Goals of Education in Kenya
and Objectives)
3 ASSESMENT CAT 1
Philosophical bases of Curriculum
Foundations of Sociological bases of Curriculum
4 Curriculum Psychological bases of Curriculum
Development Historical bases of curriculum
Curriculum and Critical Theory
Theories and The Objectives Model
Models of The Process Model
5 Curriculum Tyler’s model
Development Wheeler’s model
Kerr’s model.
Taba’s model
ASSESMENT Assignment 1
Operational and Procedural Principles of the
Process of
6 Process of Curriculum Development
Curriculum
Steps in Curriculum Development
Development
Participants in Curriculum Development
Topic/
Topics Sub-Topic
Week
7 ASSESMENT CAT 2
8 Curriculum Components/Features of a Curriculum Design
Design Patterns of Curriculum Designs
Definition of Curriculum implementation
Process of Curriculum implementation
The role in Curriculum implementation of
central government, schools, inspectorate,
teachers/ tutors, Teachers Service
Commission, Kenya National examination
Curriculum Council, Teacher Advisory center, Ministry of
9 Implementation Education, Kenya Institute of Curriculum
Development, Sponsors/Donors, Book
Publishers, Religious bodies, Trade unions,
Presidential declaration, National Parents
Association, Professional associations and
industry, Researchers
Challenges faced in Curriculum
implementation
ASSESMENT Assignment 2
Concept of Curriculum Evaluation
Types of Evaluation
Curriculum
General Steps of Curriculum Evaluation
Evaluation
Tools of Curriculum Evaluation
10 Importance of Curriculum Evaluation
& Meaning and Objectives of Curriculum
11 Change
Curriculum Outline of Curriculum Changes in Kenya
Changes/Reforms Types of Curriculum Change
Approaches of Curriculum Change
ASSESSMENT CAT 3
12
Principles of Implementing a new
Curriculum Curriculum
changes/Reforms Implementing Effective Curriculum Change
(contd.) Challenges in implementing Curriculum
Change
Topic/
Topics Sub-Topic
Week
Current and School Autonomy and Curriculum
Emerging Issues in Development
13
Curriculum Curriculum for Inclusive Education
Development E-Learning and Curriculum Development
14 &
15 End of Semester Examinations
TEACHING/LEARNING METHODOLOGY
Lectures and tutorials
Group discussion
Demonstration
Individual assignment
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
These will include: e-learning materials, LCD projectors, interactive board, course
texts, handouts, newspapers, pictures and photographs, audio, films & videos tapes,
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Assessment Type Frequenc Percentag
y e
Assignment/presentation 2 10%
CATs 2 30%
Final Examination 1 60%
Total 100%
REFERENCE TEXTBOOKS
Recommended Text Books
1. Oluoch, G. P. (1984). Essentials of Curriculum Development. Nairobi: Elimu
Bookshop.
2. Shiundu, J. O. and Omulando, S. J. (1992). Curriculum Theory and Practice in
Kenya. Nairobi: OUP.
3. Okech, J. O. and Asiachi A. (1992). Curriculum Development for Schools.
Nairobi: ERAP.
4. Ogula, P. A. (1998). Handbook on Curriculum Development. Nairobi: New
Kemit.
Selected Bibliography
Kerr, J. F. (ed.) (1968). Changing the Curriculum. Unibooks: University of London
Press Ltd.
Tyler, R. W. (1949). Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instructions. Chicago:
University of Chicago Press.
Anderson, V. E. (1985). Principles and Procedures of Curriculum Improvement.
New York: Ronald Press Co.
Burns, R. W. and Brooks, G. O. (ed.) (1970). Curriculum Design in a Changing
Society.
New Jersey Educational Technology Publications.
Brown, et. Al. (1985). Curriculum and Instruction. London: Macmillan Publishers
Approval for circulation by:
Unit Lecturer’s: Name: 1. Dr. Samuel Wafula Signature: smw.
2. Diana Chepkoech
3. Dr. Agnes W. Wanjau
