1. Process of Curriculum Development,
Structure of Curriculum,
Role of Teacher in Curriculum
Development
Dr.M.Deivam
Assistant Professor
Department of Education
The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University)
Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu
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3. STRUCTURE OF CURRICULUM
Structure of
Curriculum
Learner and
Society
Aims and
Objectives
Content /
Subject
MatterTeaching
Methodology
Evaluation
4. Cont.,
• The five components are interdependent. The
structure of the curriculum is compared to the
system of human body such as muscular,
respiratory, and circulatory, nervous, etc. Any
alternation in one system (component) affects the
structure and functioning of the others.
5. 1. The Learner and Society
• The curriculum in concerned with the learner
and the society in which he or she lives. The
curriculum puts emphasis on both individual
and the society needs.
6. 2. Aims and Objectives
• Aims and objectives are statements that reflect the
needs of the learner and society. They serve as
basis for selection of subject matter and student
experiences.
7. 3.Content or Subject-matter
• Contents or subject matter are facts, concepts or
principles intended for developing knowledge,
skills and values among the learners. Contents are
organized to achieve the aims and objectives, the
learner’s requirements and the demands of the
society. Subject-matter is usually presented
through textbooks.
8. 4. Teaching Methodology
• It refers to the techniques and methods chosen by
the teacher to present the subject matter. Teaching
methodology results in learning outcomes. Students
acquire knowledge, skills or attitudes through
teaching methodology.
9. 5. Evaluation
• Evaluation measures learning outcomes of the
learner in terms of the proposed objectives.
Evaluation provides information on student’s
learning. It helps the teacher in taking up the next
instructional activities.
10. Role of Teacher in Curriculum
Development
• Teachers play essential role in developing,
implementing, assessing and modifying the
curriculum.
• Teachers are essential pillars in the teaching
process. with their knowledge ,skills,
experience they are central to any curriculum
improvement effort.
11. Cont.,
• Teacher's participation in planning: They
know their students' needs better than
others involved in curriculum process.
They can provide insights into the types
of materials, activities and specific skills
that need to be in included in the
curriculum.
12. IMPLEMENER
• In this stage, the teacher gives life to the
written materials
• His role has shift from planning to doing such
as guiding, facilitating, and directing activities.