Qnt331 Unit 2 Answers
ES-331: CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Answer the following questions in about 1500 words total. (i.e. each in 500 words)
Q.1. Discuss the importance of curriculum evaluation. (250 words)
SOLUTION :
Keypoints :
Definition of Curriculum
Meaning of Curriculum
Curriculum Evaluation
Importance of Curriculum Evaluation
DEFINITION OF CURRICULUM
Curriculum is a set of planned and purposeful learning experiences, based on intended learning outcomes and organised around development levels of students.
Some of the famous definitions are :
“A curriculum is a structured series of intended learning outcomes” – Johnson, 1967
“A curriculum is an attempt to communicate the essential principles and features of an educational concept …show more content…
CURRICULUM EVALUATION:
Evaluation is to judge to what extent the objectives of the curriculum are achieved through implementation of curriculum. This process is undertaken in order to determine the strengths and weaknesses of an existing or an under construction curriculum so that improvements can be made in curriculum design.
Evaluation means both; assessment of students to find how much of the intended curriculum has been transacted, and also what actually happens in a classroom as experienced by the students when they are involved in learning activities. These experiences of the student$ need not be confined to the four walls of a classroom and within the stipulated time frame of a tigid school schedule. These could also include activities which form part of hidden curriculum like wearing a school uniform, standing up when the teacher enters the class and
IMPORTANCE OF CURRICULUM EVALUATION
Curriculum evaluation is very important in order to improve student learning and hence the quality of education. The following are the main purposes of curriculum
Answer the following questions in about 1500 words total. (i.e. each in 500 words)
Q.1. Discuss the importance of curriculum evaluation. (250 words)
SOLUTION :
Keypoints :
Definition of Curriculum
Meaning of Curriculum
Curriculum Evaluation
Importance of Curriculum Evaluation
DEFINITION OF CURRICULUM
Curriculum is a set of planned and purposeful learning experiences, based on intended learning outcomes and organised around development levels of students.
Some of the famous definitions are :
“A curriculum is a structured series of intended learning outcomes” – Johnson, 1967
“A curriculum is an attempt to communicate the essential principles and features of an educational concept …show more content…
CURRICULUM EVALUATION:
Evaluation is to judge to what extent the objectives of the curriculum are achieved through implementation of curriculum. This process is undertaken in order to determine the strengths and weaknesses of an existing or an under construction curriculum so that improvements can be made in curriculum design.
Evaluation means both; assessment of students to find how much of the intended curriculum has been transacted, and also what actually happens in a classroom as experienced by the students when they are involved in learning activities. These experiences of the student$ need not be confined to the four walls of a classroom and within the stipulated time frame of a tigid school schedule. These could also include activities which form part of hidden curriculum like wearing a school uniform, standing up when the teacher enters the class and
IMPORTANCE OF CURRICULUM EVALUATION
Curriculum evaluation is very important in order to improve student learning and hence the quality of education. The following are the main purposes of curriculum