NOTES ON DESIGNING THE CURRICULUM
Definition of Curriculum
Everything that is taught in school.
Includes total learning experiences under a teacher’s guidance.
Axioms for Curriculum Designers
1. Curriculum change is inevitable and necessary.
2. It reflects the time period in which it exists.
3. Old and new curricula can coexist.
4. Success depends on the people implementing it.
5. It requires collaboration.
6. Decisions are made from multiple alternatives.
7. It is an ongoing process.
8. It should be comprehensive rather than piecemeal.
9. A systematic approach is more effective.
10. It builds upon existing curricula.
Components of Curriculum Design
1. Behavioral Objectives (Intended Learning Outcomes) – Goals based on Bloom’s,
Krathwohl’s, and Simpson’s taxonomies.
2. Content/Subject Matter – Relevant, appropriate, and up-to-date material.
3. References – Sources that support learning.
4. Teaching and Learning Methods – Approaches like cooperative, independent, and
competitive learning.
5. Assessment/Evaluation – Includes self-assessment, peer-assessment, and teacher
assessment.
Curriculum Design Models
1. Subject-Centered Design (Focus on disciplines)
oSubject Design – Traditional approach.
oDiscipline Design – Organized strictly by subject.
oCorrelation Design – Links related subjects.
oBroad Field Design – Integrates multiple disciplines.
2. Learner-Centered Design (Focus on student needs)
