Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Student centered Curriculum development focuses on individual differences among students. It considers their needs, abilities, interests and learning styles. 2. Core subjects are broad areas of knowledge that are considered essential learning for all students. In Nursing, core subjects may include anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology etc. 3. Examples of Integration and Correlation in Nursing Curriculum include building knowledge from one course to the next in a meaningful sequence e.g. learning anatomy before physiology. 4. Areas where sensitivity and maturity is needed in Nursing include communicating with patients, handling sensitive issues like death, maintaining confidentiality etc. 5. Dignity of labour in Nursing

1. Nirmala Roberts
India

2. Curriculum Development
• The process of selecting, organizing, executing and
evaluating the learning experiences on the basis of the
needs, abilities and interest of learners and on the basis
of the nature of the society/ community
• A planned, a purposeful, progressive, and systematic
process to create positive improvements in the
educational system.

3. Curriculum Development
•Curriculum is modified and developed every
time there are changes or developments
happening around the world
•Important – It is not only about the school, the
learners, and the teachers, but also about the
development of society in general.

4. Principles of Curriculum development…
• Student centered – Focus on individual differences
• All round devt of body, mind & spirit – Develop full
potential
• Totality form - Consider total learning experience
• Common subjects/ core subjects – Broad areas of
knowledge included
• Activity and experience - Application oriented

5. ..Principles of Curriculum construction…
• Integration & correlation - Meaningful build-up from one
course to the next in sequence
• Comprehensiveness and balance - Emphasis on all aspects
of life’s situation
• Variety & flexibility - Make modifications as needed
• Loyalties – To self, family, community, nation and world at
large
• Connecting to community needs
• Connecting with social life

6. …Principles of Curriculum construction
•Conservation - Live in the Past, on the Present, for
the Future
•Selectivity & creativity
•Forward looking - Make students progressive
minded
•Preparation for & connecting to life (individual/
social)
•Training for leisure – CCAs and ECAs

7. Basic Principles of Curriculum construction
•Democracy, secularism and socialism – Right
ideals and values
•Dignity of labour – Socially useful productive
work
•Character building – Human and social values
•Sensitivity and maturity

8. Curriculum
Aims &
Objectives
Knowledge
explosion
&
Scientific
advancements
Philosophy of
Ng Education
Trans-national
career
Opportunities
Technological
advancements
in
Patient
care
Add-on
courses as
preparation
Foundational
&
related
fields
Directives,
Knowledge &
Guiding
principles
Factors
influencing
Curriculum
development
in Nursing
education

9. Curriculum Committee
• Curriculum administrator
• Principal
• School Boards
• Communities
• Educational researchers
• Teachers
• Authors
• Publishers
• Parents
• Students
• State dept of education
• Non school educators
• Project directors
• Accreditors
• Pollsters
• Law makers
• Lobbyists
• Philanthropists
Consists of members who actively participate in the development of the institution

10. Curriculum Committee
• Accreditors (give recognition)
• Pollsters (seek opinion polls)
• Lobbyists (activist who persuade the govt to enact a legislation)
• Philanthropists (promote welfare of people)

11. Factors influencing curriculum development
in Nursing education
• Philosophy of Nursing Education
• Educational psychology
• Society
• Student
• Knowledge explosion and scientific advancements
• Technological advancements in patient care
• Educational technology
• Transnational career opportunities

13. Questions….
• Meaning of Student centered Curriculum development?
• What is “Core” subject?
• Give examples of Integration and Correlation in Nursing Curriculum
• Areas where sensitivity and maturity is needed in Nursing?
• Dignity of labour in Nursing?
• Explain the role of knowledge in Curriculum development.
• How do students influence Curriculum development?
• Role of educational psychology in Curriculum development?
• Who are the members of a Curriculum committee?