Course Name:                          Curriculum Development in Science Education

Course Code:

EDUC-6502

Credit Hours:

3(3+0)

Course Description

Curriculum is one of the four basic components of education and the pathway through which the objectives of education are attained. This foundation course “Curriculum Development in Science Education” is designed to enable the learners to discuss concept, history, curriculum development process and various approaches, issues to curriculum development. It provides the science teacher educators an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the curriculum theory, design of the curriculum and procedures of developing and changing Science curriculum. Therefore, this course provides the opportunities to the learner to introduce the ideas and procedures involved in curriculum development and further the knowledge of various models of curriculum will help them to identify the best possible model for the science education in the Pakistan’s scenario. Moreover, this course will enable them to develop their skills in curriculum design. The course also assists to develop a deeper understanding of the testing, measurement and evaluation in curriculum along with the knowledge about the conceptual framework and approaches to designing a Science curriculum.

Learning outcomes:

following are the main learning outcomes of this course:

1. To introduce the learners to the concept, History and foundation of curriculum development generally and specifically with reference to Pakistan
2. To familiarize with conceptual framework of curriculum development, its various types, approaches.
3. To introduce the content selection and evaluation process of the curriculum.
4. To Compare and contrast the comparative perspectives of curriculum development in different countries of the world.
5. Should be able to apply principles of curriculum development, implementation and evaluation in teaching and learning process and curriculum planning.