Name -Lekshmipriya R
Candidate code-18214384007
Option -Physical Science
Curriculum in
Science
Education
Introduction
The word curriculum originates from the Latin word
currere which means to run and hence curriculum means a course
to be run for reaching a goal. Curriculum was regarded as
synonymous with classified selections made from accumulate
knowledge into separate subjects or disciplines to be taught to
students. But in the present context due to the changes in the
education system curriculum acquired a new meaning. It is thus
regarded as the sum total of the experiences the pupil receive
through the manifold activities that go in the school, and in the
numerous interactions between the teacher and the pupils. There
are a number of definitions for curriculum.
One of them is Kilpatrick-Curriculum includes objectives, materials,
methodology and organization.
Curriculum is a tool in the hands of the artist to mould his material
according to his ideal in his studio. The material is highly self-active
and responds consciously
nderstand
the needs of the community and try to solve them in a
systematic way
6) Conservative principle
Culture is changing .For a child to know his past culture and
tradition there is no other way than the curriculum
7) Creative principle
Curriculum should have provisions to develop the creativity of
children
8) Motivation principle
Intrinsic motivation is needed for a child to learn effectively.
Therefore curriculum should be goal directed
9) Maturity principle
The curriculum should be suited
development of the pupil
Types of Curriculum
A.
Subject Centered
B.
Activity centered
C.
Integrated curriculum
D.
Hidden curriculum
CONCLUSION
Curriculum is the sum total of the experiences the pupil
receive through the manifold activities that go in the school.
Functions of science curriculum are well defined and specific.
Educationalists have laid down certain principles for developing
curriculum. Each and every principle is relevant while constructing
curriculum.
Reference
Teaching science Dr. Mariamma Mathew
Science Education- Dr. K Sivarajan
- Prof. A Faziluddin
Science Education- Dr. T K Mathew
- Dr. T M Mollykutty