Teacher Role and Involvement in Curriculum Development and Mapping

doi:10.7176/jep/12-28-01

Abstract

In order for curriculum development to be effective and schools to be successful, teachers must be involved in the development process. An effective curriculum should reflect the philosophy, goals, objectives, learning experiences, instructional resources, and assessments that comprise a specific educational program (“Guide to curriculum development,” 2006). It can be subject specific or a generalized overview of expectation. It must be a usable tool to assists teachers in the development of individualized strategies and the methods and materials necessary for them to be successful. Keywords: curriculum development, teacher involvement, challenge in curriculum development DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-28-01 Publication date: October 31 st 2021

Highlights

The goal of a successful educational program and effective curriculum development should be to meet the needs and current demands of the culture, the society, and the expectations of the population being served
I think that there should be major advances in teacher development in order for teachers to actively reflect on society's needs in each stage of the curriculum development process
Because teachers have to be involved in curriculum development, the teacher should be provided with appropriate knowledge and skills that help them to effectively contribute in curriculum development operation

Summary

Introduction

The goal of a successful educational program and effective curriculum development should be to meet the needs and current demands of the culture, the society, and the expectations of the population being served. The Challenges Teachers Face in Curriculum Development The teachers’ involvement in the curriculum development process is essential in meeting the needs of society. The process of curriculum development requires teachers to act and reflect on society's needs in each stage of the development process. In South Africa most teachers are not qualified and lack the necessary skills to participate in curriculum development Their approach of participation in the process is not well defined and very difficult on teachers, so they face many challenges regarding their involvement in curriculum development (Ramparsad, 2000). I think that there should be major advances in teacher development in order for teachers to actively reflect on society's needs in each stage of the curriculum development process. We should think about what extent teacher education programs are needed for prospective teachers to study curriculum development

Preparation for Teacher Involvement in Curriculum Development

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