The document discusses three common approaches to curriculum design: the child/learner-centered approach which divides activities into units and allows freedom for self-discovery using various media; the subject-centered approach which focuses primarily on detached subject matter bits; and the problem-centered approach which develops independent, civic-minded learners by engaging them in problem recognition and solution-seeking.

1. A P r e s e n t a t i o n o n :
By: Mary Ann Rone

2. Child or Learner-Centered Approach
Subject-Centered Approach
Problem-Centered Approach
The Common Approaches To Curriculum
Design includes

3. Child or Learner-Centered
Approach

4. Child or Learner-Centered Approach
considers the following:
 The whole activity is divided into units of work.
 A new respect for the child is fundamental.
 A new freedom of action is provided.
 The recognition of the need for using and exploring many
media for self-discovery and self-direction is embraced.

5. Subject-Centered
Approach

6. Subject-Centered Approach considers the
following:
 The primary focus is the subject matter.
 The emphasis is on bits and pieces on information
which are detached from life.
 The continuing pursuit of learning outside the
school is not emphasized. Learning should only
take place inside the classroom.
 The subject matter serves as a means of
identifying problems in living

7. Problem-Centered
Approach

8. Problem-Centered Approach is characterized by
the following views and beliefs:
 The learners are capable of directing and guiding
themselves in resolving problems, thus they become
independent learners.
 The learners are prepared to assume their civic
responsibilities through direct participation in different
activities.
 The curriculum leads the learners in the recognition
of concerns and problems and in seeking solutions.
The learners are considered problem solvers.