CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This book provides a comprehensive overview of curriculum development concepts and practices. It begins with a foreword highlighting the importance of a well-designed curriculum in shaping students' knowledge, skills, and understanding.

The book covers the basic concepts of curriculum development, including definitions, functions, dimensions, and types of curricula. It discusses the curriculum as a system, emphasizing the interrelated components and their roles in achieving educational goals.

The principles of curriculum development for Islamic Religious Education (PAI) are outlined, such as goal-oriented, relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, continuity, flexibility, synchronization, and democratic principles. The philosophical, psychological, sociocultural, and scientific and technological foundations that underpin curriculum development are also explored.

The book delves into curriculum organization, design, and various curriculum models, including the Tyler, Taba, Alberty, Warwick, Beauchamp, and Roger models. It also covers curriculum models such as academic subject, humanistic, technological, and social reconstruction models.

Additionally, the book discusses curriculum philosophy, different schools of curriculum philosophy, and educational traditions. It explores learning styles, curriculum evaluation models, and the implementation process.

The book provides an overview of Indonesia's national curriculum policy, tracing the evolution of curricula from 1947 to the present, including the 2013 Curriculum (K13). Finally, it covers the principles, steps, and benefits of developing syllabi and lesson plans.

Overall, this book serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the theoretical and practical aspects of curriculum development, catering to educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the field of education.

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