It is all about the different qualities that needs to be consider in designing a curriculum. Hope it helps :)
Here are the following qualities:
* Scope
* Sequence
* Continuity
* Integration
* Articulation
* Balance
3. All the content, topics, learning
experiences, and organizing threads
comprising the educational plan.
(Ralph Tyler)
Refers to the curriculum's horizontal
dimension. (John Goodlad & Zhisin Su)
4. Scope of the Curriculum is usually
structured in units and units are
divided into lesson plans
5.
6. Order of topics overtime
Also called vertical dimension
Jean Piaget provided a framework
for sequencing content
Based on Piaget's Theory of
Cognitive Development
7. Simple to complex learning –
content & experiences are
organized from simple to complex,
easy to difficult.
Prerequisite Learning- bits of
information must be grasped
before other bits can be
comprehended.
(Smith, Stanby and Shore, 1973)
8. Whole to Part Learning -
overview before the specific
content or topics.
Chronological learning – refers to
content whose sequence reflects
the time of real world occurrence.
Example is history, political
science and world events.
16. Sequence without continuity is
possible but continuity without
sequence is not
Continuity is mostly manifested in
Jerome Bruner's notion of the
spiral curriculum
18. 4. Articulation
Refers to the smooth flow of the
curriculum on both vertical and
horizontal dimensions.
In vertical articulation, suggest
sequencing of content from one grade
level to another.
Horizontal articulation - association
among simultaneous elements
19. 5. Balance
It is necessary to provide weight to
each part of the design
20. Guidelines for Curriculum Design
Create a curriculum design committee
comprising teachers, parents,
community members, administrators,
and if appropriate, students.
Create a schedule for meetings to
make curriculum - design decisions.
Gather data about educational issues
and suggested solutions.
21. Process data on available curriculum
designs and compare designs with
regard to advantages and
disadvantages such as cost,
scheduling, class size, and match with
existing curricula.
Schedule time for reflection on the
design.
Schedule time for revision of the
design
Explain the design to educational
colleagues, community members, and
if appropriate students