Crafting the Curriculum

A curriculum can be organized either

horizontally or vertically. Horizontal

organization means, that the direction of the

curriculum elements is sideways. On the other

hand, using vertical arrangement or sequence

of curricular elements follow a vertical design.

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1. Subject-centered design model

a. subject design

b. discipline design

c. correlated design

d. broad field design/interdisciplinary

2. Learner-centered design

a. Child-centered design

b. Experience-centered design

c. Humanistic design

Curriculum Design Models

3. Problem-centered design

a. Life-situation design

b. Core design

1. The problem is selected by either the

the teacher or the students.

2. A group consensus is made to identify

the most important problem and

interest of the class.

3. Problems are selected on the basis of

developed criteria for selection.

4. The problem is clearly stated and defined.

5. Areas of study are decided, including

dividing the class by individual or group

interest.

6. Needed information is listed and discussed.

7. Resources for obtaining information are

listed and discussed.

8. Information is obtained and organized.

9. Information is analyzed and interpreted.

10. Tentative conclusions are stated and

tested.

11. A report is presented to the class on an

individual or group basis.

12. Conclusions are evaluated.

13. New avenues of rations toward further

further problem solving are examined.