This document discusses curriculum development for a nursing program. It begins by defining curriculum as the systematic arrangement of selected experiences planned by an educational institution to achieve particular aims. It then discusses various concepts of curriculum from different authors. The document outlines the nature of curriculum, need for curriculum development, principles of curriculum development, the curriculum framework, and steps in the curriculum development process including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation phases.

1. CURRICULUM
DEVELOPMENT
ROMY ANNIE ROY
1ST YEAR MSC NURSING

2. MEANING OF
CURRICULUM
 The term first used in Scotland.
 Derived from Latin word ‘currere’ means
‘to run’
 Course to be run for reaching the goal.
 Teacher is a guide the curriculum is a path.
 Viewed as a chase with rigidly fixed goals.

3. DEFINITION
Curriculum is a systematic arrangement of the sum
total of selected experiences, which is planned by a
school or a defined group of students , in order to attain
the aim of a particular educational program.
Florence Nightingale International Foundation , Basic
Nursing Education

4. OTHER CONCEPTS OF
CURRICULUM
 The curriculum includes all the learners experiences in or
outside school that are included in a program ; which has
been devised to help him/her developmentally , emotionally ,
socially , spiritually and morally.
Crow and Crow
 Curriculum include all those activities which are utilized by
the school to attain the aims of education
Morroe

5. CONT….
 J J GUILBERT viewed curriculum as coordination of
different teaching / learning activities to ensure the
harmonious functioning of the educational process for
more effective training.
4 C’s of curriculum ; Cooperative
Continuous
Comprehensive
Concrete

6. NATURE OF CURRICULUM
 Continuous and ongoing
 Flexible
 Societal orientation
 Oriented to life situation
 Ideal and realistic approach
 Based on interest , ability , aptitude
 Prepared by the authority
 influenced by political , economical , scientific factor

7. NEED FOR THE CURRICULUM
• To meet the healthcare needs of the society
• To meet the challenges for the future
• To provide quality education
• To prepare student for regular learning
• To provide flexibility in learning
• To make study more cost effective
• To compete with international standards
• To meet technological changes
• To meet political changes

8. PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM
DEVELOPMENT
 Conservative principle
 Forward looking principle
 Creative principle
 Activity principle
 Principle of preparation for life
 Principle of maturity
 Principle of individual differences
 Principle of linking with life

9. CONT….
 Principle of loyalties
 Principle of flexibility
 Principle of core or common subject
 Principle of all round development of body , mind and
spirit
 Principle of leisure
 Principle of dignity of labour
 Principle of character building
 Principle of sensitivity

10. CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
• PRINCIPLE OF CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
- clearly define concept
- choose concept that reflect faculty’s belief
- explain the link between concept
• CHARACTERISTICS OF CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
- reflect Indian heritage
- latest development
- integration of theory and practice
- multiple educational experiences

11. STEPS IN CURRICULUM
DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING PHASE
• Analysis of existing situation
• Formulate philosophy
• Formulate objectives
• Involve influential personalities
• Constitute committee

12. CONT…
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
• Organization of theory , practical , rotation plans ,
teaching-learning process , A-V aids
• Assess need for modification
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
• Conduction of teaching learning activity
• Conduction of practical session

13. • Refinement of teaching learning process
• Assessment of student performance
• Curriculum committee meeting
EVALUATION PHASE
• Assess learning activity
• Effective use of A V aids
• Assess educational experiences

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