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WEEK 3
Interaction Model
OBJECTIVES
EVALUATION
CONTENTS
METHODS
process
Interaction Model
0 Curriculum development may begin with any of the
curriculum element i.e. need not follow the order
or sequence as in Tylers Model.
0 The four elements are regarded as interactive and
modifiable i.e. changes can be made at any time.
0 A change made to one element will similarly cause
changes to the other elements.
0 As such, the curriculum development process
Interaction Model
Strengths:
0 Practical
0 Flexible
a fixed procedure.
0 React to learning situations in determining the sequence
to follow according to the curriculum element.
Interaction Model
Weaknesses:
0 No fixed objectives:
Interaction Model
0 The Interaction Model is practical and flexible and can
Tabas Model
TABAS MODEL
Tabas
Model
(Hilda Taba,
1962)
Most
suitable
model for
language
program
Based on the
Objective Model or
Tylers Model (Ralph
Tyler, 1950)
Tabas Model
0 Also known as Grass-roots approach.
development.
Tabas Model
0 Steps or stages in curriculum development are almost
design.
Tabas Model
7 major steps:
1. Diagnosis of Needs:
Begin by identifying the needs of the students for
whom the curriculum is planned.
2. Formulation of Objectives:
3. Selection of Content:
4. Organisation of Content:
Tabas Model
5.
6.
7.
CONTEMPORARY MODEL
OR
FRAMEWORK OF CURRICULUM
DEVELOPMENT
Curriculum Development
0 Based on 3 models of curriculum development, the
Feedback
Evaluation
Implementation
Contents
Objectives
Needs
Analysis
Contemporary Model
Curriculum Development
1) Needs analysis
It may include analyzing the needs of:
0 Students
0 Graduates
0 Employers
0 Industry
0 Stakeholders
0 National and global development
Curriculum Development
2) Formulation of objectives
Curriculum Development
3) Selection of Content
Sources of content:
0 Lecturers
0 SME
0 External examiners
0 Employers
0 Accreditation bodies
0 Politicians
0 IHL
0 Students
0 Academic advisors
0 Professional bodies
0 Alumni, graduates
0 Government policies
0 Academicians
0 Comparison and
benchmarkin
Curriculum Development
3) Selection of Content
Consider:
0 Breadth and depth
0 Relevance and Adequacy
0 Balance between knowledge, skills and attitude
Curriculum Development
4) Implementation
0 Teaching and learning process
Curriculum Development
5) Evaluation
0 Determine the method to measure whether the curriculum
Curriculum Development
5) Evaluation
0 Using a variety of methods e.g. tests, work samples,
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