Flashcards: Fundamentals of Curriculum Development — 14 cards

Curriculum — definition?

Overall educational plan including content, skills, methods.

Hidden Curriculum — lessons?

Unwritten social lessons learned beyond formal syllabus.

Curriculum Components — elements?

Knowledge, skills, teaching methods, assessment.

Content Approach — focus?

Prioritizes specific knowledge and skills to teach.

Product Approach — emphasis?

Focuses on desired outcomes and student achievement.

Process Approach — values?

Emphasizes learning experiences and methods.

Philosophy of Education — role?

Guides purpose and content based on beliefs.

Psychology of Learning — understanding?

Informs structuring of learning based on mental processes.

Sociology of Education — influence?

Reflects societal needs and cultural values.

History of Education — significance?

Provides context and guides curriculum development.

Phases of Development — steps?

Planning, design, implementation, assessment.

Curriculum & Teaching — relationship?

Models: dualistic, concentric, cycle.

Curriculum Philosophy & Psychology — impact?

Shape goals, content, and learning methods.

Curriculum & Society — influence?

Shaped by social, cultural, economic factors.