Teacher as curriculum developer

1. Teacher as curriculum
developer
‫ساز‬ ‫نصاب‬ ‫بطور‬ ‫استاد‬
Mrs Rabia ismail Md Faizan Alam
Assistant professor Student Teacher

2. Why teachers for curriculum development?
• They are involved at base level
• Central to curriculum development
• Know students well
• Example of teacher empowerment

3. Localized curriculum
What is local curriculum?
Any curriculum designed by defining components at local/community level with the
involvement of local staff and local resources.
It shows the realistic condition in terms of what is present and how it can be used.
How it can be developed?
• With the help of local people
• Knowledge of local community assets, needs and resources is required.

4. Importance of localized curriculum
• More meaningful
• relevant
• Develop appreciation and pride of his/her community,culture and identity
• Develop serious commitment to help develop their communities

5. Problems
• Lack of local experts
• Lack of resources
• Resistance to change

6. Place for artisans
• Teacher know the value of aesthetics
• Drawings help develop motor development
• Develop skills
• Can handle laboratory equipment in future

7. Knowledge systems in curriculum
• textbooks
• Internet
• ICT
• Laboratories
• Activity rooms
• library

8. Local innovative practices in physical sciences
• Science fair
• Science exhibition
• Science museums
• Water bodies like sea,pond,lakes etc

9. THANK YOU