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4.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE CURRICULUM DESIGN
Several factors need to be taken into account when designing a

curriculum. These include:
 Teacher’s individual characteristics: In order to bring about

effective learning modern and efficient methods of education
should be used and for this we need trained and skilled
teachers. We also need to keep co-curricular activities like
sports, drama, debates, excursions, etc. as an integral part of
the curriculum. Also, it is important the attitude that teacher
can have in front of their students. For example, a positive
attitude can influence the student´s development.
 Application of technology: The influence of technological
progress is observed in each sphere of life, and when the time
for curriculum development comes, the technological point
plays an important role. Technological innovations may be
applied to curriculum development in several ways “as a plan
for the systematic use of various devices and media”.
 Student’s cultural background and socio-economic status:
Socioeconomic factors that affect students are bountiful. They
can include access to academic materials, access to computers,
exposure to violence, support from family, and hunger.
 Interactions between teachers and students, and classroom
management; among many other factors: Effective
classroom management creates safe and supportive learning
environments for all students. Besides, Positive teacher–
student relationships are supportive and fair, and develop in
learning environments where students feel safe, understood
and appreciated. Teachers build connections with students
when they demonstrate respect and trust, and have empathy for
their needs.
5. THE IMPORTANCE OF CURRICULUM PLANNING FOR
EFFECTIVE LEARNING
Curriculum design is important because it centers a teacher’s

practice based on individual needs in the classroom. Any curriculum
development effort should focus on being an effective educator, as it
involves rethinking lessons that already exist to re-envision what
would better prioritize the needs of the students. The process of
design and creation of new or revised curriculum brings fresh and
up-to-date ideas to the classroom.
THE WAYS IN WHICH CURRICULUM PLANNING CAN
ACHIEVE THE INTENDED STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Educators are already asked to handle more than their fair share of
tasks in their career, so if they’re going to add anything to their
workloads, it must clearly improve things for them and their
students. Thankfully, curriculum design benefits them both by:
 Creating a curriculum with a purpose and concrete goals:
A goal oriented curriculum that has been crafted with student
learning styles and outcomes in mind has been shown to
improve participation, improve retention, foster collaborative
learning and ultimately make learning more fun.
 Ensures that standards are being met: While they don’t
have to be the singular focus of curriculum design, educators
do have to ensure that their subject matter is meeting standards
and helping students successfully reach the benchmarks of
their grade and age levels. With updated curriculum design,
educators can more clearly demonstrate how their courses
meet standards.
 Improves the teaching process: When lessons or curricula
have been in circulation for years, they can get stale for both
the students and the teacher. With a refreshed curriculum
design, educators can find new and exciting ways to teach the
subject matter they’re passionate about, making their jobs
more fun and students more engaged.
 Improves student outcomes: With a curriculum that is learner
centered or problem-centered, the teaching methodologies are
more likely to align with student learning styles which, in
theory, should improve their performance in the classroom.
TIPS FOR EDUCATORS
Curriculum design should be an intentional process, and it can be
guided by a teacher’s own experience, or perhaps in a workshop
setting, or even part of a curriculum design course. Regardless of the
inspiration, there are a few curriculum design tips all educators
should keep in mind:
 Identify student needs: A student-centered curriculum
obviously must originate with students’ needs. However, even
if they aren’t considering that type of curriculum design,
teachers should have a clear understanding of these needs and
use them as a compass as they revamp their course curriculum.
 Have a clear set of goals: Clearly defined learning outcomes
or course goals will help guide educators as they design new
curriculum. These can be state standards, individual student
goals or even goals for themselves as educators, but having
identifiable benchmarks makes it easier to assess both student
and educator success.
 Acknowledge limitations: In an ideal world, teachers would
have endless resources and time to ensure that all components
of their lesson plans and overall curriculum are taught to
completion. But in reality, there are limitations, in terms of
bandwidth, class time, student abilities and more. When they
are designing or updating course curriculum, teachers must
acknowledge these limitations and ensure that realistic
expectations are set.
 Select your instructional methods: Choosing to redesign
curriculum is an opportunity for educators to formulate lessons
and strategies that play to their strengths. In planning out a
refreshed course plan, they should select instructional methods
that they enjoy, that are effective with students and that they
are proficient in.
 Establish an evaluation process: While curriculum design is
an opportunity to play to one’s strengths, it is also an
opportunity to reflect and more clearly see the effectiveness of
certain teaching strategies. During this process, educators
should implement a solid evaluation process that gives them
high-quality feedback on their lessons and helps inform
improvements for the next time.
Lastly, and most importantly, educators should consider taking a
curriculum design course. In these courses, teachers are afforded the
time to do the curriculum-enriching work for their school, district
and classrooms that they may not have had during the school year.
At the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and
Continuing Education, our experienced professional educators
provide meaningful and timely feedback throughout our curriculum
design program, centering each individual teacher’s needs based on
their grade level, subject and coursework plan. At the end of the
course, teachers are ready to inspire their students with a fresh,
engaging new curriculum.

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FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE CURRICULUM DESIGN

Several factors need to be taken into account when designing a

 Teacher’s individual characteristics: In order to bring about

Curriculum design is important because it centers a teacher’s

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