CURRICULUM IS THE CRUX OF ALL EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

SUBJECT:  CURRICULUM IS THE CRUX OF ALL EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

                NAME   : SIMI.U

INTRODUCTION

                           The term curriculum is derived from the Latin word “currere” which means “path”. Curriculum is the path through which the student has to go forward in order to reach the goal envisaged by education. It should be considered as a broad based term encompassing every aspect concerning the study of the course.” Curriculum is the means of achieving the goals of education.”

Curriculum is  a tool in the hands of an artist (teacher) to mould his materials (pupils)according to his ideals(objectives)in his studio(school).            – ARTHUR CUNNINGHAM.

CONTENT

                           Curriculum is not merely syllabus because the latter is only verbal, book oriented and theoretical, while the former is not. Syllabus is much more specific and provides the details of the study, the hierarchical order of presenting the content.  Curriculum includes various kinds of co- curricular and extra- curricular activities as well as the educational environment. It is the plan for guiding the educative process.

FUNCTIONS OF CURRICULUM

      Curriculum functions are as belows:

·     SYNTHESIS OF SUBJECT AND LIFE

The primary aim of the curriculum is to provide the educands experience through the medium of the subjects of study, which will enable  them  to bridge the gap between school life and life outside the school.

·      ACQUISITION AND STRENTHENING OF KNOWLEDGE

It is the primary objective of the curriculum by providing and integrating knowledge in various fields, the cognitive structure gets strengthened.

·      COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT

The aim of education is to achieve the physical, mental, emotional, personal,social,moral,religious and spiritual development of the educand.

·      DEVELOPMENT OF DEMOCRATIC VALUES

In all democratic countries, the curriculum of education must aim to develop values of equality, liberty and fraternity, so the educands may develop into efficient citizens of a democratic society.

·      SATISFACTION OF EDUCANDS NEEDS

It is seen that a great variety of interests, skills, abilities,attitudes,aptitudes etc… exists among educands.

·      REALISATION OF VALUES

The ultimate aim of education is the development of character and what is required for this is to help the educand internalize various desirable values.

TYPES OF CURRICULUM

             Corresponding to the differences in the nature of various educational systems there have been variations in the concept and nature of their curricula are as belows:

·      Traditional or subject centered curriculum

·      Activity centered curriculum

·      Child centered curriculum

·      Experience centered curriculum

·      Undifferentiated curriculum.

CONCLUSION

                Curriculum is a system of learning experience deliberately designed and transacted for realizing educational goals. Curriculum development is evolutionary process involving a number of stages. Curriculum  includes elements that would prepare children for their future life. They should be able to earn  their livelihood sufficiently and adjust themselves with the society efficiently. It should equip the child with the caliber to meet the challenges of life.