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The document outlines 9 key characteristics of an effective curriculum: 1. The curriculum is continuously evolving to meet the needs of a modern community through ongoing monitoring and evaluation. 2. The curriculum is based on both individual and societal needs. 3. The curriculum is democratically conceived through collaboration between educators and community members. 4. Developing an effective curriculum requires a long-term collaborative effort.

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Characteristics of Curriculum PDF

The document outlines 9 key characteristics of an effective curriculum: 1. The curriculum is continuously evolving to meet the needs of a modern community through ongoing monitoring and evaluation. 2. The curriculum is based on both individual and societal needs. 3. The curriculum is democratically conceived through collaboration between educators and community members. 4. Developing an effective curriculum requires a long-term collaborative effort.

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Characteristics of Curriculum

1. The Curriculum is continuously evolving.


• It evolved from one period to another, to the present. • For a curriculum to be effective, it must have continuous
monitoring and evaluation. • Curriculum must adapt its educational activities and services to meet the needs of a
modern and dynamic community.
2. The Curriculum is based on the needs of the people.
•A good curriculum reflects the needs of the individual and the society as a whole. • The curriculum is in proper
shape in order to meet the challenges of times and make education more responsive to the clientele it serves.
3. The Curriculum is democratically conceived.
•A good curriculum is developed through the efforts of a group of individuals from different sectors in the society
who are knowledgeable about the interests, needs and resources of the learner and the society as a whole. • The
curriculum is the product of many minds and energies.
4. The Curriculum is the result of a long-term effort.
• A good curriculum is a product of long and tedious process. • It takes a long period of time in the planning,
management, evaluation and development of a good curriculum.
5. The Curriculum is a complex of details.
• A good curriculum provides the proper instructional equipment and meeting places that are often most conducive
to learning.
• It includes the student-teacher relationship, guidance and counseling program, health services, school and
community projects, library and laboratories, and other school- related work experiences.
6. The Curriculum provides for the logical sequence of subject matter.
• Learning is developmental. • Classes and activities should be planned. • A good curriculum provides continuity of
experiences.
7. The Curriculum complements and cooperates with other programs of the community.
• The curriculum is responsive to the needs of the community. • The school offers its assistance in the improvement
and realization of ongoing programs of the community.
• There is cooperative effort between the school and the community towards greater productivity.
8. The Curriculum has educational quality.
• Quality education comes through the situation of the individuals intellectual and creative capacities for social
welfare and development.
• The curriculum helps the learner to become the best that he can possibly be. • The curriculum support system is
secured to augment existing sources for its efficient and effective implementation.
9. The Curriculum has administrative flexibility.
• A good curriculum must be ready to incorporate changes whenever necessary. • The curriculum is open to revision
and development to meet the demands of globalization and the digital age.

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