3. • The scope of curriculum content refers to the overall range and depth of topics,
subjects, or content that is included in a specific educational program or course
• It defines the boundaries of what will be covered and provides an overview of
the breadth of material that students are expected to learn.
• The scope helps to shape the curriculum, ensuring that it is comprehensive and
aligned with educational goals.
• The scope is influenced by educational goals, societal needs, and subject-specific
requirements, providing a framework for effective teaching and learning.
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Identify the core subject areas or
disciplines that will be covered in
the curriculum. For example, a
science curriculum may include
biology, chemistry, and physics,
while a language arts curriculum
may encompass reading, writing,
and literature.
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Incorporate content that is relevant to real-world
applications and experiences. This makes the learning
experience more meaningful and helps students
connect theoretical concepts to practical situations.
Real World Relevance
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Specify the specific topics or
themes that will be addressed
within each subject area. This
helps to create a roadmap for
educators and ensures that
key concepts are included in
the curriculum.
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Determine the depth to which each topic or
concept will be explored. Some curricula may
focus on a broad overview of subjects, while
others may delve deeply into specific areas.
The depth of coverage contributes to the
overall rigor of the curriculum.
Depth of coverage
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Consider the appropriate
grade levels or developmental
stages for the curriculum.
Content should be age-
appropriate and scaffolded to
meet the cognitive and
developmental needs of
students at different levels.
Grade levels & developmental stages
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Ensure that the curriculum aligns with
educational standards and learning objectives.
This helps to maintain consistency and quality
in education and ensures that students are
meeting established benchmarks.
Aligment with standards
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Explore opportunities for
interdisciplinary connections within
the curriculum. This can enhance
students' understanding of how
different subjects relate to each other
and promote a holistic approach to
learning.
9. SEQUENCE OF
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The sequence of curriculum
content refers to the order in
which the topics, skills, or
concepts are presented and
taught within an educational
program or course. Proper
sequencing is crucial in
curriculum design to ensure
that students build upon their
knowledge and skills in a
logical and developmentally
appropriate manner.
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curriculum must be
comprehensive in scope and
provide learning experiences
specifically designed to support
children at various levels of
development. A scope and
sequence can be a helpful tool
that education staff use to plan
learning experiences tailored to
children’s ages and developmental
levels. It helps staff look ahead to
see where development is going,
and intentionally scaffold their
learning.
14. APPLICATION
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SEQUENCES
Every curriculum developer is
faced with the same dilemma
when organising content.
What content do i place
where? if i place this here,
what impact does it have?
And if placed there, what
effect will it then have? this
dilemma may be resolved
through the application of
the architectonics of content
namely scope and sequence.