Description
“Contemporary Curriculum Development: Principles, Practices, and Future Perspectives” provides a clear overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in curriculum development. It covers curriculum design, transaction, implementation, and evaluation, with a focus on current trends and future challenges. This book is a practical resource for educators, researchers, policymakers, and students aiming to understand and apply effective, innovative curriculum strategies in modern education.
Dr. Ismail Thamarasseri is an Associate Professor at the School of Distance & Online Education, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Education and PG degrees in Education, Sociology, English, and History, and has qualified the UGC-NET in Education, Sociology, and Adult Education. With more than two decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, he has authored numerous books and scholarly articles, with research interests in educational technology, teacher education, and innovative pedagogical practices.
Mr. Muhammad Ashik S is a MEd student at the School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. He holds a PG degree in Arabic and UG degrees in Education, Arabic, and Commerce, in addition to a Technical Diploma in Computer Operation and Programming. He has published several scholarly articles and actively contributes to academic writing. His research interests include educational technology, teacher education, innovative pedagogies, child rights, cybersecurity, and curriculum development.
Contents
Prefacev
1. Understanding Curriculum: Concepts, Foundations, and Contemporary Perspectives1
Introduction1
The Origin and Meaning of Curriculum1
Philosophical Foundation5
Translated Educational Philosophies 7
Curriculum as Lived Experience8
Curriculum as Socially Organized Knowledge8
Impact of Changing Social Context on Curriculum9
Curriculum Visualized at Different Levels: National-Level; State-Level; School-Level; Class-level and Related Issues (Connections, Relations, and Differences).11
Connections, Relations, and Differences in National, State, School
and Class Levels 16
International Norms and Benchmarking in Curriculum Development17
Role of National level Statutory Bodies (UGC, NCTE) in Curriculum
Development19
National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)21
Curriculum vision in NEP-202022
Conclusion25
References25
2. Principles and Approaches in Curriculum Development29
Introduction 29
Trends in Curriculum Development29
Subject-Centred Designs30
Teacher-Centred Designs32
Learner-Centred Designs34
Problem-Centred Designs37
Types of Curriculums40
Curriculum Objectives: Values Enshrined in the Constitution Such as Social Justice, Equality, and Secularism 45
Different Approaches to Curriculum Development50
Learner: growth and development53
Conclusion53
References54
3. Foundations and Approaches to Curriculum Development57
Introduction 57
Nature and Function of Curriculum Theories 57
The Cyclical Nature of Curriculum Theory 61
James McDonald’s Value-Oriented Curriculum Theory63
Michael Apple’s Value-Oriented Curriculum Theory64
Child-Centred Theories64
Open Education (Lillian Weber)65
Confluent Education (George I. Brown)66
Knowledge-Centred Theories67
Society-Centred Theories67
Technical-Scientific Approach68
Allan Glatthorn’s Naturalistic Model76
Toohey’s Experiential and Social Critical Models77
The Deliberative Model (Ornstein & Hunkins)78
The Post-Positivism Models79
A Curriculum for the Affective Domain and Outcomes-Based
Approaches80
Conclusion84
References84
4. Current Trends and Critical Issues in Curriculum Development89
Introduction89
Autonomy and Curriculum Development89
Revolutionary Change in Society: ICT91
Disaster Management93
Entrepreneurship Education93
Institutionalization of Curriculum Development94
National Curriculum Framework (NCF) – 200596
National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education
(NCFTE) – 200998
Lifelong Learning100
ICT-Based Education101
Issues in Curriculum Development101
Participation of Functionaries and Beneficiaries in Curriculum
Development104
Conclusion106
References107
5. Approaches and Methods of Curriculum Transaction111
Introduction 111
Meaning of Curriculum Transaction111
Use of Various Methods and media in the Transaction of the
Curriculum115
Use of Various Media118
Collaborative/Cooperative Learning: Meaning and its Role in
Curriculum Transaction 120
Curricular Materials and Their Selection and Organization121
Conclusion133
References133
6. Curriculum Implementation and Evaluation: StrategiesÂ
for Effective and Future-Oriented Education137
Introduction 137
Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Curriculum Implementation137
Fostering moral, spiritual, and aesthetic values138
Consideration of Student Population of Today and Tomorrow140
Curriculum Mapping142
Curriculum Forecasting147
Nature of Curriculum Evaluation153
Rubrics for Observation and Classroom Interaction160
Conclusion165
References165
Bibliography169
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