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EDU 2101: Curriculum Studies

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Mode of Delivery:

  • Online
  • Blended mode: mixed online and face-to -face
  • Face-to-Face


1. Rationale

Curriculum constitutes the core of the teaching-learning process. This module is central in preparing you, the student, teacher in the theory and practice of curriculum. It empowers you in curriculum concepts, issues and processes at various levels of education. These levels are macro (global and national), meso, i.e. regional, school and departmental; and micro i.e. the classroom. Through studying this module, you, the student teacher, becomes acquainted with the processes involved in developing curriculum in the various subjects and would therefore be better prepared for effective teaching. Issues regarding teaching and the teaching profession are highlighted, given that teachers are the main implementers of curriculum.

2. Prerequisite or knowledge

None. But the following courses would be useful:
History of Education
Philosophy of Education
General Psychology
Developmental Psychology

3. General objectives

  • To develop the needed knowledge and skills in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum in various countries.
  • To gain insight into the concepts of curriculum and develop an understanding of the issues that impact upon educational practices.
  • To engage in the various definitions and conceptualizations of curriculum.
  • To develop insight into the application of curriculum concepts to current schooling practices.
  • To develop the needed knowledge and skills in planning, developing,implementing and evaluating curriculum in various countries.


4. Time

Total time for the module is 120 hours. The distribution per unit is as follows:

Unit 1: 25 hours
Unit 2: 20 hours
Unit 3: 30 hours
Unit 4: 15 hours
Unit 5: 15 hours
Unit 6: 15 hours


5. Materials

Simulated materials on CD/Video/DVD
Recommended textbooks, including web-based materials