Curriculum theory: Empowering teachers in delivering effective teaching for children’s holistic development
The significance of curriculum in education cannot be underestimated, as it enables teachers to know what to teach during teaching and learning. The dominant curriculum used in schools today is a scripted curriculum that does not allow teachers to see learners as co-creators in constructing knowledg...
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Universtas Pendidikan Indonesia
2024-12-01
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| author | Idowu Tope Aisha Adekanbi Michael Timilehin Oladele |
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| description | The significance of curriculum in education cannot be underestimated, as it enables teachers to know what to teach during teaching and learning. The dominant curriculum used in schools today is a scripted curriculum that does not allow teachers to see learners as co-creators in constructing knowledge. Many teachers find it challenging to adjust this curriculum to the interests and abilities of learners. This article aims to explore how scripted curricula can be adapted in childhood education to promote a child-centered approach that acknowledges children's knowledge, interests, needs, and abilities. This article examines 2011 to 2024 peer-reviewed articles that emphasize curriculum flexibility and students’ involvement in creating knowledge with 104 articles. The findings show that teachers need the knowledge of curriculum theory to modify and implement scripted curriculum in a way that is inclusive and culturally responsive to all learners. This knowledge will enable teachers to deliver instruction capable of motivating learners to work at their own pace and participate in meaningful and rewarding learning experiences. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9451c58de6a84420a84c3daa4300de842025-02-11T21:46:13ZengUniverstas Pendidikan IndonesiaCurricula2964-73392830-79172024-12-013223524610.17509/curricula.v3i2.7021426839Curriculum theory: Empowering teachers in delivering effective teaching for children’s holistic developmentIdowu Tope Aisha Adekanbi0Michael Timilehin Oladele1Kent State UniversityTai Solarin University of Education, Ogun StateThe significance of curriculum in education cannot be underestimated, as it enables teachers to know what to teach during teaching and learning. The dominant curriculum used in schools today is a scripted curriculum that does not allow teachers to see learners as co-creators in constructing knowledge. Many teachers find it challenging to adjust this curriculum to the interests and abilities of learners. This article aims to explore how scripted curricula can be adapted in childhood education to promote a child-centered approach that acknowledges children's knowledge, interests, needs, and abilities. This article examines 2011 to 2024 peer-reviewed articles that emphasize curriculum flexibility and students’ involvement in creating knowledge with 104 articles. The findings show that teachers need the knowledge of curriculum theory to modify and implement scripted curriculum in a way that is inclusive and culturally responsive to all learners. This knowledge will enable teachers to deliver instruction capable of motivating learners to work at their own pace and participate in meaningful and rewarding learning experiences.https://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/CURRICULA/article/view/70214curriculum theoryinstructional practiceslearners interestscripted curriculum |
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| title | Curriculum theory: Empowering teachers in delivering effective teaching for children’s holistic development |
| title_full | Curriculum theory: Empowering teachers in delivering effective teaching for children’s holistic development |
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| title_short | Curriculum theory: Empowering teachers in delivering effective teaching for children’s holistic development |
| title_sort | curriculum theory empowering teachers in delivering effective teaching for children s holistic development |
| topic | curriculum theory instructional practices learners interest scripted curriculum |
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