BED202: Unit 2 Dimensions of Curriculum By:

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BED202: Unit 2 Dimensions of Curriculum By: Asst.Prof. Suresh S Waghmare Dr.D.Y.Patil College of Education, Pimpri Unit 2 Dimensions of Curriculum CONCEPT OF CURRICULUM Meaning: The Latin meaning of the term curriculum is a ‘racecourse’ used by chariots. The traditional meaning of the term curriculum in the course of a study or training leading to a ‘product’ or ‘education’. Definitions: A curriculum is defined as a plan for action or a written document that includes strategies for achieving desired goals or ends. “Curriculum includes all those activities which are utilized by the school to attain the aims of education”. - by Manroe “Curriculum includes all student school experiences relating to the improvement of skills & strategies in thinking critically and creatively, Solving problems, working collaboratively with others, communicating well, writing more effectively, reading more analytically, and conducting research to solve problems.” by Brown D Importance of Curriculum It plays important role in education. All the educational institutions function on the basis of designed curriculum. Gives direction to the entire educational process Helps in achieving the all round development of the child To realize the aims of education Deciding quality of education as it impacts teaching learning process as well as evaluation procedure. Aspects of Curriculum Types of Curriculum: Subject cantered this is the most widely used type of curriculum. It focuses on the cognitive development & acquisition of information & knowledge by the learner. Teacher cantered approach is used. Competency based This curriculum lays down certain competencies and its sub competencies to be achieved by the students after each year through various subjects. Eg. Language learning, solving problems Activity based This type of curriculum is very flexible. In this curriculum everything that the child has to learn is presented in the form of task that is to be completed. It is very successful at elementary level. Eg. Observation, play, story & handiwork or crafts. Experience based This curriculum focuses on preparing the learners for life & developing in them the knowledge & skills essential to earn their living. In variety of ways teacher can give experiences like- non verbal experiences, verbal, direct, indirect, curricular, non curricular etc. Integrated Instead of teaching each subject separately they are combined together and taught in an integrated curriculum. this approach is entirely opposed to the subject cantered curriculum approach. This approach is successful at elementary level. Through this students are able to learn appreciate,