Group no 10
Mahnoor Afzal 2022- 1523
Areekah Sehar 2022- 1505
Fiza Asif 2022- 1501
Subject:
Business Curriculum Development
Presentation Topic:
Curriculum Change
CURRICULUM
CHANGE
What is curriculum change?
Curriculum change refers to the process of modifying, revising, or entirely overhauling
an existing educational curriculum. It involves altering aspects such as the structure,
content, teaching methods, assessment strategies, or learning outcomes to improve the
quality and relevance of education.
Curriculum change can take various forms:
Complete Change: A total redesign of the curriculum.
Partial Change: Modifications to specific components or sections.
Factor-Specific Change: Adjustments to a particular element, like teaching methods
or assessment strategies.
Importance/ Need of Curriculum Change
(The need for continuous improvement in the curriculum)
1. Ensures Relevance
2. Improves Educational Quality
3. Prepares Students for Future Challenges
4. Incorporates Technological Advancement
5. Promotes Equity and Inclusivity
6. Meets Policy and Standard Requirements
7. Supports Lifelong Learning
8. Fosters National and Global Development
Phases of Curriculum Change
o Planning Phase
Identify the need for change
Set goals and make a plan
Involve key Stakeholders (teachers, parents, experts)
o Implementation Phase
Train teachers and Staff
Test the curriculum in the small group
Roll it out for all students
o Evaluation Phase
Check if the curriculum is working
Fix problems or improve the curriculum
Keep monitoring results
o Process of Adoption
How does it get accepted?
1.Awareness: Inform everyone about the change.
2.Interest: Show its benefits.
3.Trial: Test it in classrooms.
4.Adoption: Implement it fully.
Types of Curriculum Change
1. Complete Change
Definition: A total overhaul of the curriculum, replacing the existing framework
with a new one.
Examples:
o Shifting from a traditional subject-based curriculum to a competency-based
curriculum.
o Adopting entirely new teaching methods, materials, and assessment systems.
When to Use:
o When the current curriculum is outdated or fails to meet the educational
goals.
o To align with major reforms, such as a new national education policy.
. Partial Change
Definition: Modifications to specific sections or components of the curriculum,
keeping the overall structure intact.
Examples:
o Updating the science syllabus to include emerging topics like artificial
intelligence.
o Revising assessment methods to include more project-based evaluations.
When to Use:
o When certain parts of the curriculum need improvement while others
remain effective.
o To introduce incremental changes without disrupting the system.
3. Change in a Specific Factor
Definition: Adjustments to a single element or factor within the curriculum without
altering the content.
Examples:
o Changing the medium of instruction.
o Incorporating technology, such as using digital tools for teaching.
o Focusing on skill development rather than rote learning.
When to Use:
o To address a specific issue, such as low engagement or accessibility.
o To experiment with innovative methods before broader changes.
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