TYPES OF CURRICULUM

TYPES OF CURRICULUM

Knowledge cantered curriculum (subject centered)

Knowledge centered curriculum is that curriculum in which knowledge is divided in terms of isolated subjects, the sequence followed is the logical sequence pertaining to the particular discipline and the logic is determined by the subject specialist.

Knowledge centered curriculum is the curriculum in which attaining mastery over the subject matter is the central objective. This type of curriculum is based on the acquisition of knowledge

therefore, it prepares the students for higher education and not for life.

This type of curriculum leads to compartmentalization of knowledge which produces disciplined knowledge and it can be planned more easily and taught according to a fixed schedule.

According to some critic,

1. It does not facilitate individual development, independent thinking, creativity and active learning.

2. It does not inspire the learner as excessive concern is for covering the portion.

3. There is insufficient experimentation in different ways of organization of subject matter.

Activity-centered curriculum ( Experience-centered)

The Activity-centered curriculum is the curriculum in which there is a continuous stream of child’s activities unbroken by systematic subjects and springing from the interest and personality felt needs of the child.

This curriculum is based on the assumption that learning involves to think logically, engaging in activities which are vital for him to achieve his personal goals and fulfill his needs. This type of curriculum is an attempt to counteract the limitations of the subject and therefore, it is aimed at learning only those things which are related to active purposes and rooted in experience which will result into behavior changes.

This curriculum makes the process of learning or education interesting and motivates learners because it helps in the sublimation of instinct for curiosity and construction.

According to some critic,

{     All education cannot be imparted through activity-centered curriculum.

{     Over-activity may lead to lop-sided development.

{     All the activities may not suit all the students. So, thought should be given to individual differences when planning the activities.

CORE CURRICULUM

The core-curriculum is a curriculum in which the concepts which are to be incorporated in the teaching-learning situation forms the essence and therefore, it is not only the administrative arrangement.

THE BASIS OF THE CONCEPT OF CORE CURRICULUM

1)Based on John Dewey’s philosophy of pragmatism and experimentalism.

2)Fundamental human activities as a centre of learning.

3)Learning viewed as continuous reconstruction of experiences.

4)Emphasis on problem-solving as an important part of learning.

5)Emphasis upon the basic democratic values and the cultural factors.

6)Based on the cognitive theories of learning.

CHARACTERISTICS OF CORE CURRICULUM

1)This concept is related to educational aspect of teaching and does not take into consideration the specialization or diversification of courses.

2)The aim of this curriculum is to focus on the common problems of the learners.

3)The process of learning in this curriculum is planned to provide first hand experiences to the learner.

4) This curriculum aim at all round development of learner i.e. physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, spiritually.

5) The core pattern of curriculum is flexible providing for the individual needs of the learners.

6) In the core pattern, periods is provided for the completion of the activity meaningfully. Multimedia approaches in this curriculum facilitates to the learning.

7) Guidance and counseling is an integral part of core curriculum.