Curriculum Planning: Sources and Influences. This powerpoint presentation highlights the importance of curriculum planning as a first step to curriculum development.

1. CURRICULUM PLANNING
“IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL”

2. • Is the process whereby
the advance
arrangement of learning
opportunities for a
particular population of
learners is created
• An important phase in
curriculum development

7. CURRICULUM SOURCES & INFLUENCES
CURRICULUM
SOURCES
SOCIETY
DISCPLINE
OR
SUBJECT
MATTER
LEARNERS
Socio-cultural & Socio-
economic & Political
Condition of the people
Different subjects are
unique (design &
content. Different skills
& content should be
emphasized
- Aligned to the needs
& nature of students.
- Different languages,
cultures, learning styles
& types & level of
motivation

8. External Influences
Society/Government
Discipline Associations;
Marketplace/Alumni
Organizational Influences
Program Relationships
Resources
Governance
Internal Influences
Faculty, Students, Discipline, and
Program Mission
ACADEMIC PLAN
CURRICULUM INFLUENCES

9. Understanding the different curriculum influences
is useful in knowing the different factors that are
needed to be considered in developing a
curriculum.
CURRICULUM INFLUENCES
Curriculum that is:
• More relevant
• Responsive
Curriculum
Influences

10. CURRICULUM INFLUENCES
1. Students/Learners – Most influential. They have different interests, needs,
talents, abilities, learning styles, and thinking preferences.
2. College Philosophy, Vision, and Mission (bases in developing the 4 elements of curriculum:
goals and objectives, content, learning experiences, and evaluation)
3. K-12 Basic Education Curriculum
4. Admission and Retention Policies, & School Rules (what kind of students are admitted)
5. Faculty Members – their Educ. Background, experiences, expertise, etc.
6. School Administrators – their role in providing curriculum leadership
7. Requirements from Government Agencies -
8. Licensure Examinations (for Higher Education)
9. Accreditation Standards
10. Market Demands

11. CURRICULUM INFLUENCES
11. Alumni and Funding Sources – very helpful in terms of donating money
12. Media and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) -
13. Church and Church-related Agencies (for religious schools)
14. School Facilities and Other Resources
15. Other Disciplines or Courses and Programs offered by the School
16. Student Services
17. Students

12. CURRICULUM INFLUENCES
• The students are considered as the most influential among the
different curriculum influences especially in designing the
implemented curriculum. Learners have different interests, needs,
talents, abilities, learning styles, and thinking preferences.
All these are important in course planning.

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