The document discusses various factors affecting curriculum development, including societal needs, technological advancements, political influences, and economic considerations. It emphasizes the importance of aligning curricula with multicultural values and global standards while integrating modern educational trends and sustainability topics. Examples from different educational systems, such as Finland and India, illustrate diverse approaches to fostering skills and innovation in learners.

1. 18-11-2024
Factors
Effecting
Curriculum
Developme
nt
By Wajid Ali Shah

2. Introduction
 Forces that Shape and change the minds of curriculum
developers.
 Curriculum Development is a critical process that involves
proper planning, research, implementation and evaluation.
 There are various factors that impact curriculum
development, ranging from societal needs to technological
Advancement.

3. 3 Societal Needs and Changes
4
Educational Policies / Political
Fact:
5 Technological Advancement
6 Economical Factors
7 Global Trends
8 Psychological Factors
9 Environmental Factors
10 Ideology
11 Religious Factor
13
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4. Societal
Factors
Curriculum reflects culture,
values and norms
Curriculum must respect
Multicultural societies.
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5. Funding Economic Trends
Economic Factors
An affluent society needs
funding for their educational
and societal needs.
There must be special
programs on the basis of their
status
Curriculum keep in view market
demands and provide demand
based education.

6. Political and Legal Factors
# 1
Curriculum adherence to
national priorities.
# 2
political parties according
to their party manifesto
and for political goals.
# 3
Curriculum give attention
to global standards
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Political Party Influence
National Interest
Global Influence

7. Technological Factors
Technological Tools: Technological Revolution has also change the
approach towards curriculum.
New technological tools included in teaching methods.
Digital Literacy: Curriculum include technology related subjects
and practical computer labs.
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8. Psychological
Factors
Idealism/ Realism/
Behaviorism
Philsophical Approaches
Individual Differences
Learning Styles
AV AIDS
Methods

9. Educationa
l Trends
and
Innovation
s
Modern education trends emphasize
innovation and globalization
Project Activty
Based Learning
Global
Curriculum
Framework

10. Environmental
Factors
Physical and Natural
Environment plays an
important role in curriculum
development
Infrastructure: well equipped
classroom, libraries.
Sustainability: Topics like
Climate Change and Sustainable
Energy
And recycling are integrated into
curriculum.

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Factors
Effecting
Curriculum
Development

12. Balance between
traditional Values and
Curriculum
Resistance to change
Catering wide range of abilities
Challenges

13. CASE STUDY
Educational System of Finland
Focuses on Collaboration, Problem solving and
life skills.
Educational System of India
Focuses on, experimental learning,
Coding, skill development

14. Thank You