ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher Education Department)

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Course: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (6406) Semester: Autumn, 2023

Level: ADE/B.Ed (4 Years)
Note: Before attempting assignments, please read the following instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Read each question carefully before writing an answer.
3. Read the relevant units of the study guide for writing the answer of a question and
arrange the points in an appropriate manner for the answer.
4. You may take help from other resources such as books, websites and other online
resources for writing the answer of a question.
5. You must mention the resources used for writing an answer, at the end of the
answer.
6. Assignment should be handwritten. Typed assignments will not be accepted.
7. Write the answer in your own words.
8. The answer of a question must contain at least 1200-1500 words.
9. Leave 2-3 lines after every answer so that the tutor may provide feedback on your
answer.
10. Send each assignment separately under postal cover.
11. You will receive your assignment back after it is checked.
12. If any part of your assignment is not marked or there is an error in the calculation
of total score of assignment, then you may contact your tutor/regional center for
further guidance.

Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, BEd,
MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the
questions.
3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide
or allied material.
4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.
5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.
6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.
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8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned
copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The
size of the file should not exceed 5MP.
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1–5)
Q.1 Compare the teaching model given by Glaser and Herbart. Discuss their likeness
and differences. (20)
Q.2 Discuss the benefits and delimitations of group instruction. What are the basic
principles of group instructions? (20)
Q.3 Describe broad components of curriculum. (20)
Q.4 What is the role of psychology and sociology in curriculum development? (20)
Q.5 Write a note on concepts and categories of curriculum designs. (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 6–9)

Q.1 Aims, goals, and objectives, are relative terms. Explain this statement with help of
two suitable examples. (20)
Q.2 Explain the need of systematic objectives of curriculum for valid evaluation. (20)
Q.3 According to taba, what are levels of content and their functions? (20)
Q.4 Write notes on the following: (20)
● Conservative liberal arts
● Educational technology
● Vocational curriculum design
Q.5 Explain the need for the content selection and know the different levels of content
and their functions. (20)