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FOUNDATION POLICIES &
PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM
MD. ZOBAIR HOSSAIN
WHAT IS CURRICULUM PRINCIPLES
• Curriculum principles are those values a school believes
will give both their pupils and community the best chance
of succeeding.
• It’s being like those by which you like your life and base
important decision.
• Give all it’s children best possible chance of becoming well
rounded, happy individuals who are prepare next steps at
their life.
DETERMINANTS OF CURRICULUM
PRINCIPLES
•Personal Values
•Religious Beliefs
•Social contexts
•Geographical location
•Pedagogy
•National policies
•Resources
PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM DESIGN
RONALD E. HANSEN
1.The essence of curriculum design the need for a
conceptual framework.
2.Conceptualizing attitudes and beliefs about learning.
3.An Epistemological rationale.
4.The curriculum development/ planning process.
5.Political realities of curriculum development.
FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM
Historical Psychological
Philosophical Sociological
BASIS OF PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES IN
CONTEXT OF BANGLADESH
CONSTITUTION
• ১৫(ক)ঃ শিক্ষার ম ৌশিক অশিকার
• ১৭(ক)ঃ বািযতা ূিক অববতশিক শিক্ষা
• ১৯(ক)ঃ সুয াযের স তা
• ৪২(খ)ঃ শিক্ষায় ি ীয় স্বািীিতা
CONTD.
EDUCATION POLICY-2010
Educati
on
System
Pre-Primary
( Below 5
Years)
Secondary
(Class ix-xii)
Higher
Education
(4 Years Hon’s+
1 Year Masters)
Primary
(Class i-viii)
1. Compulsory primary
schooling to eight years
2. Final primary level
examinations to be held at
the end of class viii
Introduced for 5+
children. & later, this
will be extended up to
4+ children.
1. Government
scholarship
examinations taken at
class x
2. Final secondary level
examinations held at the
end of class xii
Acquisition of world
class education to grow
up with human
SUBJECT CENTRIC CURRICULUM
• A model where curriculum is divided into subject area.
• It emphases on instructions.
• Teacher to student one way communication.
• Teaching methods: Lectures, Q/A, Discussions.
• Student’s have freedom of choosing subjects.
• Example: Spiral curriculum
CHILD CENTRIC CURRICULUM
• Nonauthoritative participation focused curriculum model.
• Students construct their own knowledge based on their needs
and interest.
• Students are not encouraged to just memorize information
rather are led to work with use the information they are given.
• Example: Constructivist curriculums.
DISCIPLINE BASED CURRICULUM
• A model of curriculum in which content is divided into separate
distinct subjects or discipline. Ex- Language, Science,
Mathematics etc.
• Covers full range of fields of studies.
• Frequent & Recurring opportunities to practices their
disciplinary skills throughout the study.
• a discipline based curriculum approach characterizes teaching
practice with in one subject and encourages teachers for a
specialization, depth content knowledge and integrity to the
EDUCATION COMMISSIONS OVER TIME
BRITISH PERIOD (1757-1947)
1792- Charles Grant Education
Commission
1813- Company Charter
1835- Lord Macaunay Committee
1838- Williams Adams Committee
1854- Woods Education Dispatch
1859-Stanley’s Education Dispatch
1882- W W Hunter Education
Commission
1919- M E Sadler Education
Commission
1934- Sa Prue Education
PAKISTAN PERIOD (1947-
1971)
 Maulana Akram Khan Education
Commission- 1949
 Ataur Rahman Khan Education
commission- 1957
 Commission on National
Education- 1958
 Commission on Student’s
Problem and welfare-1964
 Air Marshal Nur Khan
Commission- 1969
BANGLADESH PERIOD (1971- PRESENT)
• National Education Commission (1972) headed by Kudrat-e-Khuda
• Interim Education Policy (1978) headed by Kazi Zafar Ahmed
• Bangladesh National Education Commission(1987) headed by Mafiz Uddin
Ahmed
• Shamsul Haque Education Committee (1997)
• National Education Policy 2000
• Bangladesh Education Commission (2003) headed by Professor Muhammad
Moniruzzaman
• National Education Policy (2010) headed by Professor Kabir Chowdhury
TRANSITION OF POLICIES
AND PRINCIPLES IN
CURRICULUM OVER TIME IN
BANGLADESH
NATIONAL EDUCATION COMMISSION (1972)
KUDRAT-E-KHUDA COMMISSION
Educatio
n
System
Pre-Primary
( Below 5
Years)
Secondary
(Class ix-xii)
Higher
Education
(4 Years Hon’s+
1 Year Masters)
Primary
(Class i-viii)
Free education up
to class v by 1980
& Up to viii by 1983
Vocational Education:
3 Years term but can
be extended for 4
Years
General Education: 4
Years term
Women Education
1. Helpful to
domestic life
2. Subject: Child care,
Preservation of
health, Nursing,
Food, Nutrition
related to house
work
3. Primary Teacher
INTERIM EDUCATION POLICY (1978)
(KAZI ZAFAR AHMED)
Aims and Objectives
To establish such an education system which facilitates the employment
opportunities and create moral, patriot, responsible human resource with
scientific values
Education System
Primary
Education
(Class: i-V)
Secondary
Higher Education
and Research
Others
Primary
Education
(Class: i-V)
1. Students not
below Five
years
2. Universal, free
and mandatory
education
3. Bangla as
medium of
education
Secondary
1. Junior
Secondary
(Class: Vi-
Viii)
2. Secondary
(Class: ix-
x)
3. Higher
Secondary
(Class: xi-
xii)
Higher
Education and
Research
1. Only
Graduation
in college
2. Graduation
and Post-
graduation
in University
Others
1. Women
Educatio
n
2. Vocation
al &
Technical
Educatio
n
3. Madrasa
h
4. Fine Arts
5. Non
formal
Educatio
n
BANGLADESH NATIONAL EDUCATION COMMISSION(1987)
(MAFIZ UDDIN AHMED COMMISSION)
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
 REFORM, RESTRUCTURE & DEVELOP THE PREVIOUS EDUCATION SYSTEM OF OUR COUNTRY
Process
Meetings Seminar Interview
Travelling to
foreign
Countries
Prepared
Report
Suggestion of the Commission
Educational System Related Suggestions
1. The introduction of 3 years Degree & 2 years Masters
course
2. Have to take practical knowledge in one subjects in the
final year
3. Having three subjects as the course of studies in Degree
level and one subject with 70% marks shall be offered Hon’s
degree
Infrastructure Related Suggestion
1. Developing teaching facilities in the Degree level
2. College in every district, University in the capital
3. Degree colleges under two affiliating universities
4. Nationalization of educational institutions
5. Establishing library and research center
NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY (2000)
Aims and Objectives
 To develop non sectarianism, brotherhood, mutual understanding among the students
Education System
Education System
Pre-primary
1. One year duration
2. Age-5 or 5+ Years
Primary
1. Class: i-viii
2. Age- 6+ Years
3. Math, Social Science,
General Science, Music and
Physical Education
Secondary
1. Class: ix-xii
2. Consists of :
i. General Education
ii. Madrasah Education
iii. Technical Education
Higher
1. Hon’s degree (4 Years) &
Masters Degree (1 Year)
2. 3 Years Degree Pass
course & then 2 Years
Masters course
BANGLADESH EDUCATION COMMISSION (2003)
(PROFESSOR MUHAMMAD MONIRUZZAMAN)
Aims and Objectives
 To Ensure quality education through usage of technology and increasing the facilities of
teacher and the nationalize the primary education
Part-i
•General education
•Primary Education
•Secondary Education
•Higher Education
Part-ii
•Professional Education
•Agricultural Education
•Technological Education
•Medical Education
Part-iii
•Specialized Education
•Madrasah Education
•ICT Education
•Education For Women
•Distance Education
•Library & Information
Science Education
Education System
EDUCATION POLICY-2010
Educati
on
System
Pre-Primary
( Below 5
Years)
Secondary
(Class ix-xii)
Higher
Education
(4 Years Hon’s+
1 Year Masters)
Primary
(Class i-viii)
1. Compulsory primary
schooling to eight years
2. Final primary level
examinations to be held at
the end of class viii
Introduced for 5+
children. & later, this
will be extended up to
4+ children.
1. Government
scholarship
examinations taken
at class x
2. Final secondary level
examinations held at the
end of class xii
Acquisition of world
class education to grow
up with human
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