Knowledge and Curriculum

Paper Code: 
EDU- 803
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
Contact hours (45) + Independent work (30) + Others (15) = Total Hours (90)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To enable the student teachers to:

  • prepare for the challenges of the 21st century and strive for excellence in the field of education
  •  encourage the application of knowledge and skills in the Indian educational institutions
  • examine the different sources of knowledge and their kinds
  • get familiarized with the models and process of curriculum development

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

EDU 803

 

 

 

Knowledge and Curriculum

 

CO92: Examine the different facts of knowledge.

CO93: Justify the role of teacher in knowledge construction.

 

Teaching strategies:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Activity

Learning strategies: 

Self-learning assignments, Report writing

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6, Assignment (1), Power point presentation (1)

Summative Assessment (70%) Semester end examination
 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Concept of Knowledge
  • Meaning and nature of knowledge
  • Sources of attainment of knowledge in schools with special reference to society, culture and modernity.
  • Distinction between-
  1. Knowledge and skill
  2. Teaching and training
  3. Reason and belief
9.00
Unit II: 
Facets of Knowledge
  • Local and universal
  • Concrete and abstract
  • Theoretical and practical
  • School and out of school
10.00
Unit III: 
Concept of Curriculum
  • Meaning, nature and objectives of curriculum
  • Need of curriculum in schools
  • Philosophical, psychological, sociological and scientific basis of curriculum
  • Various types of curriculum: Subject centered, Child centered, Community centered and Activity centered
  • Factors influencing curriculum
6.00
Unit IV: 
Construction of Curriculum
  • Aims and approaches of curriculum development
  • Process of Curriculum Development
  • Evaluation of curriculum
11.00
Unit V: 
Models of Curriculum Development
  • Ralph Tyler Model
  • Hilda Taba Model
  • Curriculum Transaction: Role of a teacher in knowledge construction through dialogue, challenge and feedback as a critical pedagogue
Essential Readings: 

SESSIONAL WORK (Any One)

  • Term Paper on any model of curriculum development
  • Analysis of curriculum at senior secondary level (of your subject)

Books Recommended

Essential readings

  • Aggrawal, J.C. (2008). Knowledge Commission- 2006: Major Observation and Recommendations, Educational Reforms in India for the 21st Century. New Delhi, Shipra Publication.
  • Balsara, M (1999). Principles of Curriculum Reconstruction. New Delhi, Kanishka Publication.
  • Lal, R.B. and Palod S. (2015). Policy Framework and Issues in Education. New Delhi, R. Lal Book Depot.

 

References: 
  • Malareddy, M. and Ravishankar, S.(). Curriculum Development and Educational Technology. New Delhi, Sterling Publisher P. Ltd.
  • Mohanty, J. (2003). Modern Trends in Education Technology. (Reprint Addition 2013)
  • Prasad, Janardan and Kumar, Vijay (1997). Advanced Curriculum Construction. New Delhi, , Kanishka Publication.
  • Ramesh Shukla (2005). Dictionary of Education (2005). New Delhi, A.P.H. Publishing Corporation.
  • Soti and Sharma, A. (2014). Eminent Educational Thinkers of India. Agra, R.S.A. International Publisher. Agra.
Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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