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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

14. THANK YOU …..