EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The process of curricular development is influenced by a host of inter-connected factors-educational objectives, learning activities, methods and tools of instruction, the students, and the faculty-in a continuous ‘cyber-netic’ cycle (Miller 1961).

Detailed explanation-2: -There are five (5) factors that affect curriculum design. These are (1) political, (2)social, (3) economic, (4) environmental and (5) technological. Discuss these factors in curriculum design.

Detailed explanation-3: -Curriculum is made up of elements which their appropriate coordination would guarantee the success of a curriculum. There is no consensus between the experts on elements of curriculum, but the most four common points of view concerning this issue are: objective, content, method and evaluation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The curriculum development process can be categorized into five basic steps: 1) needs assessment, 2) the planning session, 3) content development, 4) pilot delivery and revision, and 5) the completed curriculum package.