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CORE CURRICULUM
CORE CURRICULUM
In this type of
  curriculum, there
  exist a set of
  common learning.
  Common learning
  include knowledge,
  skills and values.
CORE CURRICULUM
• The common learning usually consists of
  the following compulsory subjects.
CORE CURRICULUM
• The core curriculum along with
   compulsory subject also includes
   optional subjects like…
a) Fine arts
b) Home economics
c) Language
d) Music etc…..
Merits
Merits
   • Common learning
     provide to all learners
   • Common learning are
     expected essential for
     the learners to
     function effectively in
     the society
   • These common
     learning vary
     according to different
     experts
Merits
• It emphasizes that
  all students would
  experience a set of
  common and
  essential learning
  that were
  necessary for
  learners to function
  effectively in
  society.
DEMERITS
• Selection of content may difficult
• Often it does not provide essential
  material
• Assessment may also effect the
  performance of student
Issues in core curriculum
1. What should be included in the
   core?
2. How large should be the core?
3. What should be excluded from the
   core?
4. Is a core required of all learners?
Issues in core curriculum
1. What should be included in the
   core?
2. How large should be the core?
3. What should be excluded from the
   core?
4. Is a core required of all learners?