Instructor: Zainab Sherazi

Email: [email protected]

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

This course highlights the theory and historical development in the field of curriculum. Curriculum development is a problem solving process and it involves the consideration of the needs and problems for the improvement of the programs and the implementation of solutions and alternatives for learners and their contexts The major objectives of the course are to understand basic concepts of curriculum and instruction, to comprehend and evaluate the process of curriculum development and change in general and in Pakistani context in particular. It presents essential knowledge of curriculum theories and models. It also focuses to review and evaluate the curriculum reforms that have taken place in Pakistan so far. Curriculum is a reflection and a product of the society and can contribute to the change in the society. It is necessary to reflect on the issues to reach decisions in a dynamic and responsive curriculum development process. This course also aims to enable students to identify and suggest solutions to the issues related to curriculum and its implication.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

After studying this course, the students will be able to:

• Understand basic concepts of curriculum and instruction
• Comprehend and evaluate the process of curriculum development and change in  general and in Pakistani context in  particular
• Review and evaluate the curriculum reforms that have taken place in Pakistan so far
• Understand and evaluate the basic principles, models, and approaches to the curriculum organization and design
• Review and understand the critical issues, problems, and trends in curriculum development and instruction
• Describe the process of curriculum evaluation both in national and international context
• Evaluate the quality and worth of our local text books, curricula, and syllabi

Recommended books

1. Higher Education Commission. (2012). Curriculum Development. Islamabad: Higher

Education Commission

1. Nicholls, A., & Nicholls, S. H. (2018). Developing a Curriculum: A Practical Guide.

London: Routledge.

  ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Week Plan: Week wise plan is attached below along with attachments

SCHEDULE