Key components of the curriculum. / Elements of curriculum.
Discuss the various key components of the curriculum.
Or, what are the main considerations in the formation of the curriculum?
Elements of curriculum.
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Various key components of the curriculum .
1. Objectives of education:-
The objectives of education take real form through the curriculum. Therefore, the main element of the curriculum is the objectives of education. The curriculum is made acceptable and suitable for the student by including whatever is necessary to make the objectives of education worthwhile.
2. Nature and scope of content:-
In order to develop various types of development in the child, such as language knowledge, reasoning, social knowledge, technical understanding, ideas about science - etc., various subjects are included in the curriculum. For example - literature, mathematics, history, geography, natural science - etc. By studying all these subjects, the student can gain appropriate ideas and experience about the world he knows.
3. Development of the child in various fields:-
The main objective of modern education is the all-round development of the student. Therefore, for the purpose of all-round development, it is necessary to develop the child in various areas - physical, emotional, moral, cultural, aesthetic, cognitive and intellectual, mental, social - etc. Therefore, while organizing the curriculum, attention is paid to the natural development of the child in each area.
4. Teacher-related factors: -
A major component of education is the teacher. The teacher acts as a bridge between the student and the curriculum. Experienced and skilled teachers are needed to properly conduct the curriculum, conduct education and guidance, conduct examinations - etc. Therefore, while determining the curriculum, the qualifications, responsibilities and duties of the teacher, - etc. are considered with importance in the curriculum.
5. Social factors: -
Education is a social issue. Education is conducted within and by society. Education simplifies and corrects the socialization process of the individual. By formulating a suitable curriculum, social traditions are preserved, education is properly conducted, students can acquire socially accepted behaviors and can experience the education process as a whole. Therefore, social issues are considered as one of the parts of the curriculum.
6. Environmental factors: -
The development of human civilization depends on the proper use of natural resources. In addition, environmental issues are included in the curriculum to make students aware of various issues such as proper conservation of nature, gaining knowledge about natural problems and the process of eliminating those problems, how modern scientific and technological developments have affected the environment, gaining an idea about global warming and the duties of students.
7. Financial factors: -
Usually, the education system is run by the state. Every state has a certain capacity to spend on the education sector. Therefore, while formulating the curriculum, it is rationally taken into account whether the state can afford the expenses set for running the curriculum. For example, if the curriculum currently states that each student should have one computer, it may not be possible for third world countries. Therefore, financial considerations are given importance while formulating the curriculum.
8. Development of scientific and technological awareness: -
The development of human civilization has been possible only through science and technology. Science and technology are closely related to every aspect of human life. Therefore, so that every student can be informed about the modern knowledge of science and technology, and can be encouraged in the field of science and technology - those issues are considered with great importance while formulating the curriculum.
9. Institutional factors: -
Education is an institutional issue. The education system is run through institutions. Therefore, what should be the nature and environment of the institution like - all those issues are given importance while formulating the curriculum.
10. Morality and Values Related factors:-
If morality and values are not developed among the students, all the objectives of education are bound to fail. Therefore, the curriculum is formulated in such a way that the development of morality and values among the students is possible. The development of morality and values among the students makes the objective of education successful.
11. International factors:-
In the modern world, some valuable policies have been adopted regarding education at the international level and every country is trying to implement those policies at the national level. In addition, many organizations in the international field - UNESCO, UNICEF, etc., are overcoming the overall problems of human civilization and singing the praises of humanity across the borders of countries and time. Therefore, through the curriculum, an attempt is made to inform students about the different countries of the world, their nature and economy, their problems - etc. and the activities of international organizations - etc.
12. Profession Related factors:-
One of the goals of education is to make students suitable for acquiring profession and make them productive. If livelihoods are developed through education, education will become attractive and acceptable to the students. Therefore, profession -related topics are also included in the curriculum.
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