Procedural Options in Developing Curriculum

Abstract

Curriculum is the planned substance for intended learnings. It is not to be confused with instructional processes or methodology, with media or materials, or with experiences. Curriculum relates to all of these, but "1relating to" should not be confused with "meaning the same as." The definition does not imply any values or biases about who should decide what the curriculum is to be or who shall plan or intend. Curriculum determination is a process of deciding on broad areas of substance to be included in the curriculum. It deals with goals for the curriculum, and leads to decisions about whether learnings are to be planned and developed in mathematics, or sex and drug education, or driver training, or vocational preparation. Here again, the definition is neutral about who shall engage in the process. Curriculum development is a process of organizing and constructing the substance of the curriculum. Informed decision making in this area requires knowledge about each of the determined areas, and the process usually involves some concentrated efforts. This definition is also neutral about who