This course critically examines the principles and practices of curriculum design, development, and instructional planning. It explores theoretical frameworks, including Tyler’s objectives-based model and Wheeler’s cyclical approach, to understand how curricula are constructed, implemented, and evaluated. The course also investigates strategies for aligning teaching methods, learning activities, and assessment to optimize student engagement and learning outcomes, with attention to adapting curriculum to diverse educational contexts.
Course Objectives:
This course seeks to facilitate advanced learning about:
1. Theoretical foundations of curriculum design and development, including Tyler’s and Wheeler’s models.
2. Processes of curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation in diverse educational contexts.
3. Aligning instructional strategies, learning activities, and assessment methods with curriculum objectives.
4. Adapting curriculum and teaching approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners and changing educational demands.
Course Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, the learner shall be able to:
1. Critically analyze theoretical models of curriculum design, including Tyler’s objectives-based and Wheeler’s cyclical approaches.
2. Design and plan instructional units that reflect curriculum objectives and learning outcomes.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching strategies and assessment methods in achieving curriculum goals.
4. Develop adaptive strategies to modify curriculum and instruction in response to learner diversity and evolving educational contexts.
Planned Learning Resources
You will need reliable internet access, a laptop or tablet, standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and access to a learning management system. Optional tools include curriculum-design software (e.g., Lucidchart, Canva) and digital academic resources.
Course Objectives:
This course seeks to facilitate advanced learning about:
1. Theoretical foundations of curriculum design and development, including Tyler’s and Wheeler’s models.
2. Processes of curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation in diverse educational contexts.
3. Aligning instructional strategies, learning activities, and assessment methods with curriculum objectives.
4. Adapting curriculum and teaching approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners and changing educational demands.
Course Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, the learner shall be able to:
1. Critically analyze theoretical models of curriculum design, including Tyler’s objectives-based and Wheeler’s cyclical approaches.
2. Design and plan instructional units that reflect curriculum objectives and learning outcomes.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching strategies and assessment methods in achieving curriculum goals.
4. Develop adaptive strategies to modify curriculum and instruction in response to learner diversity and evolving educational contexts.
Planned Learning Resources
You will need reliable internet access, a laptop or tablet, standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and access to a learning management system. Optional tools include curriculum-design software (e.g., Lucidchart, Canva) and digital academic resources.
- Teacher: Maurice HABANABAKIZE
- Teacher: Jones MAERESERA