D. Curriculum Development Processes and Models 1

D.
Curriculum Development Processes and Models
Learning Outcome:
1. Explain and summarized the curriculum development processes and models.
2. Identify the types of the curriculum design.
When instructors design their curriculums, they identify what will be done, who will do it
and when, as well as what the objective of each course is. Remember that the curriculum
contains the knowledge and skills that a student needs to master in order to move to the next
level. By thinking about how their curriculum is designed, teachers ensure they’ve covered all
the necessary requirements. From there, they can start exploring various approaches and teaching
methods that can help them achieve their goals.
What are the types of curriculum design?
There are three basic types of curriculum design:

 subject-centered
 learner-centered
 problem-centered design.
Subject-centered curriculum design revolves around a particular subject matter or discipline,

such as mathematics, literature or biology. This type of curriculum design tends to focus on the
subject, rather than the student. It is the most common type of standardized curriculum that can
be found in K-12 public schools.
Teachers compile lists of subjects, and specific examples of how they should be studied. In
higher education, this methodology is typically found in large university or college classes where
teachers focus on a particular subject or discipline.
1. Subject-centered curriculum design is not student-centered, and the model is less

concerned with individual learning styles compared to other forms of curriculum design.
This can lead to problems with student engagement and motivation and may cause
students who are not responsive to this model to fall behind.
2. Learner-centered curriculum design, by contrast, revolves around student needs,

interests and goals. It acknowledges that students are not uniform but individuals, and
therefore should not, in all cases, be subject to a standardized curriculum. This approach
aims to empower learners to shape their education through choices.
Differentiated instructional plans provide an opportunity to select assignments, teaching and

learning experiences, or activities. This form of curriculum design has been shown to engage and
motivate students. The drawback to this form of curriculum design is that it can create pressure
on the educator to source materials specific to each student’s learning needs. This can be
challenging due to teaching time constraints. Balancing individual student interests with the
institution’s required outcomes could prove to be a daunting task.
3. Problem-centered curriculum design teaches students how to look at a problem and

formulate a solution. Considered an authentic form of learning because students are
exposed to real-life issues, this model helps students develop skills that are transferable to
the real world. Problem-centered curriculum design has been shown to increase the
relevance of the curriculum and encourages creativity, innovation and collaboration in the
classroom. The drawback to this format is that it does not always consider individual
learning styles.
By considering all three types of curriculum design before they begin planning, instructors can
choose the types that are best suited to both their students and their course.
Conclusion
Developing, designing and implementing an education curriculum is no easy task. With the
rise of educational technology and the diverse types of students attending higher educational
institutions these days, instructors have their work cut out for them. But by following the
fundamental guidelines and framework of curriculum development, educators will be setting
themselves — and their students — up for long-term success.
Activity D:
1. If we look back, you should have been at least graduated 2 years ago or should have
worked by now. Is it befitting that our Educational System was amplified and K-12 arose
as they say, “to become at par with other countries?”
2. Put into consideration the status of our education right now, give your opinions or ideas
in one-page paper.

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Curriculum Development Processes and Models

What are the types of curriculum design?

There are three basic types of curriculum design:

Subject-centered curriculum design revolves around a particular subject matter or discipline,

1. Subject-centered curriculum design is not student-centered, and the model is less

2. Learner-centered curriculum design, by contrast, revolves around student needs,

Differentiated instructional plans provide an opportunity to select assignments, teaching and

3. Problem-centered curriculum design teaches students how to look at a problem and

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