2. WHAT ARE CURRICULUM CRITERIA?
• Curriculum criteria are guidelines on
standard for curriculum decision making.
• The objectives of a curriculum or teaching
plan are the most important curriculum
criteria, since they should be used in
selecting learning experiences and in
evaluating learning achievement.
3. CRITERIA ARE STATED IN THE FORM OF
QUESTIONS AS FOLLOWS:
• Have the goals of the curriculum or teaching
plan been clearly stated; and are they used by
teachers and students in choosing content,
materials and activities for learning?
• Have teacher and students engaged in studentteacher planning in defining the goals and in
determining how they will be implemented?
4. • Do some of the planned goals relate to the
society or the community in which the
curriculum will be implemented or the
teaching will be done?
• Do some of the planned goals relate to the
individual learner and his or her needs,
purposes, interest and abilities?
5. • Are the planned goals used as criteria in
selecting and developing learning
materials for instruction?
• Are the planned goals used as criteria in
evaluating learning achievement and in
the further planning of learning sub goals
and activities?
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17. MARKS OF A GOOD CURRICULUM
• A good curriculum is systematically
planned and evaluated.
• Reflects adequately the aims of the
school.
• Maintains balance among all aims of the
school.
• Promotes continuity of experience.
• Arranges learning opportunities flexibly for
adaptation to particular situations and
individuals.
18. • Utilizes the most effective learning
experiences and resources available.
• Makes maximum provision for the
development of each learner.
