Forms of curriculum
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The document outlines various types of curriculum, including overt or written curriculum, societal curriculum, hidden curriculum, subject-centered, learner-centered, teacher-centered, activity-based, core, and integrated curricula. Each type is defined by its focus on different educational elements, such as formal instruction, social influences, learner needs, and integration of subjects. The information provides a comprehensive overview of how each curriculum type shapes educational experiences.
![Types of Curriculum
1. Overt, explicit, or written curriculum Is simply that which is written as part of formal
instruction of schooling experiences. It may
refers to a curriculum document, texts, films, and
supportive teaching materials that are overtly
chosen to support the intentional instructional
agenda of a school.
2. Societal curriculum (or social curricula) As defined by Cortes (1981) “[the] massive,
ongoing, informal curriculum of family, peer
groups, neighborhoods, churches, organizations,
occupations, mass media, and other socializing
forces that “educate” all of us throughout our
lives”.
3. The hidden or covert curriculum Longstreet and Shane (1993) argued “hidden
curriculum,” is which refers to the kinds of
learnings children derive from the very nature
and organizational design of the public school, as
well as from the behaviours and attitudes of
teachers and administrators](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/formsofcurriculum-200505095015/85/Forms-of-curriculum-2-320.jpg)
Forms of curriculum
- 1. Forms/Types of Curriculum Hina Jalal (PhD Scholar) GCUF
- 2. Types of Curriculum 1. Overt, explicit, or written curriculum Is simply that which is written as part of formal instruction of schooling experiences. It may refers to a curriculum document, texts, films, and supportive teaching materials that are overtly chosen to support the intentional instructional agenda of a school. 2. Societal curriculum (or social curricula) As defined by Cortes (1981) “[the] massive, ongoing, informal curriculum of family, peer groups, neighborhoods, churches, organizations, occupations, mass media, and other socializing forces that “educate” all of us throughout our lives”. 3. The hidden or covert curriculum Longstreet and Shane (1993) argued “hidden curriculum,” is which refers to the kinds of learnings children derive from the very nature and organizational design of the public school, as well as from the behaviours and attitudes of teachers and administrators
- 3. 4. Subject-Centered Curriculum Subject-centered curriculum design revolves around a subject matter or discipline. For example, a subject-centered curriculum may focus on math or biology. This type of curriculum design tends to focus on the subject rather than the individual. 5. Learner-Centered Curriculum Learner-centered curriculum design takes everyone’s needs, interests, and goals into consideration. In other words, it acknowledges that students are not uniform and adjusts to those student needs. Learner-centered curriculum design is meant to empower learners and allow them to shape their education through choices.
- 4. 6. Teacher-centered curriculum In teacher centered education, students pull all their focus on the teacher. The teacher talks, while the student exclusively listen. It is primary role of teacher to pass knowledge & information onto their students. In this approach, teaching & assessment are viewed as two separate entities. Student learning is measured through objectively scored test & assessment. 7. Activity Based Curriculum Activity based curriculum determine the genuine need and interest of learner which is turn from the basic of curriculum. An importance of claim of this approach is that “people only learn what they experience.” 8. Core Curriculum A core curriculum is a set of educational goals, explicitly taught (and not taught), focused on making sure that all students involved learn certain material tied to a specific age or grade level. 9. Integrated Curriculum According to Roberts & kellough, (2000) “The term integrated curriculum refers to a way of teaching, planning, & organizing so the discrete disciplines of subject matter are integrated and match the developmental needs of the learner, help to meaningfully connect the student’ learning to their current and past experiences”