Knowledge & Curriculum

Paper Code: 
25DEDU803
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours (45) + Independent work (30) + Others (15) = Total Hours (90)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to

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

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25DEDU

803

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge

&

Curriculum

(Theory)

CO 277: Examine the different facets of knowledge.

CO 278: Discuss meaning, nature, and source of knowledge.

CO 279: Compare the models of curriculum development.

CO 280: Classify different types of curriculums with respect to their orientation and approaches.

CO 281: Discuss the aim, approaches, and process of curriculum development.

CO 282: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

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-
    •  Knowledge and skill
    • Teaching and training
    • 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

 

 

7.00
Unit IV: 
Construction of Curriculum
  • Aims and approaches of curriculum development
  • Process of Curriculum Development
  • Evaluation of curriculum

 

 

10.00
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

 

Sessional Work (Any One):

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

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Kumar, N. Dixit, C. Dev, S. (2017). Knowledge and curriculum (part 2), Jaipur thakur publication

 

 

References: 
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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