CUR1201 Curriculum Development and Implementation

This course is designed to introduce the trainee teacher to the underlying principles and practices of curriculum development as a conceptual framework to shape their practices as teachers.

Course objectives 
This course unit is meant to

• Explain the curriculum development process and activities at each stage
• Assess the role of different stakeholders in curriculum development and implementation
• Design a program to address an educational need within the school setting
• Compare Uganda’s Curriculum to that of other countries in the region and internationally.

Expected Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduate teachers will have the ability to

• Design a model curriculum as a demonstration of understanding of principles of curriculum design and development
• Critique and suggest improvements to any given curriculum in terms of its suitability for the given context