APPROACHES to CURRICULUM DESIGN

Is it okay to ask?

I am ashamed to try I don't understand

Remember how you were as a Learner:

How did you learn effectively?

What learning hindrances have you encountered?

Three Curriculum Approaches

Subjectcentered Approach Learnercentered Approach

Problemcentered Approach

Subject -Centered Approach

Mastery of the subject matter Emphasizes intellectual development

Learner- Centered Approach

Centers around activities and give opportunities to develop each learner's capacities and potentials The instructor's role is only to facilitate School activities are focused on finding solutions to existing problems and concerns in the society

Problem-Centered Approach

Questions:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach in the curriculum design?
Can the three approaches be incorporated in one particular topic? If so, cite an example.

Teacher's Corner:
One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the soul of the learner. ~Carl Jung
- end -