FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

CUS 1101

Course Credit Units:

2

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Science With Education

College:

College of Education and External Studies

School:

School of Education (SoE)

Course Description & Objectives:

This introductory course to curriculum studies provides teacher trainees with the theoretical background and understanding of the field of curriculum at policy and practice levels. COURSE OBJECTIVE: The general objective of foundations of curriculum studies is to enable teacher trainees to conceptualise, analyse and critique the school curriculum as well as appreciate their role in its implementation.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, teacher trainees should be able to;

Explain the various components of a curriculum and how they relate to education.
Examine the various elements of a curriculum and their application in the classroom and school system.
Analyze the various determinants of a curriculum and their implication to curriculum design.