Curriculum Design

By Sophia for Schools Uncategorized

About Course

This course is created with School Curriculum leaders in mind as it explores the purpose, processes, models, and terminology involved when designing a school-wide curriculum.

Descriptive Points

Define the concept of a curriculum and its role in education. Differentiate between curriculum design, development, and mapping, and understand their interconnectedness. Analyses the impact of a school's location on curriculum design and its relationship with the community. Explain the various approaches to curriculum design, including subject-centered, learner-centered, and broad fields. Apply the steps of the curriculum design process, from forming a school profile to creating mission and vision statements, developing curriculum templates, and establishing guidelines and evaluation plans.

Provide a comprehensive definition of a curriculum and its purpose in educational settings.
Distinguish between curriculum design, development, and mapping, and identify how these processes complement each other in curriculum planning.
Analyse how the school's location influences curriculum decisions and develop strategies to integrate local context and culture into the curriculum.
Choose an appropriate approach to teaching and learning based on their school's needs.
Create a comprehensive curriculum template that aligns with the chosen approach and mission.
Compile a set of guidelines or agreements to ensure curriculum implementation and evaluation.