Chapter 9

Factors Influencing Curriculum Analysis

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Describing the purpose of a curriculum analysis

Bullet Discussing accredited and non-accredited courses

Bullet Assembling a cognitive domain

Bullet Creating a psychomotor domain

Bullet Determining the affective domain

Curriculum design has an impact on students’ learning. Analyzing the curriculum can help identify the strengths in the objectives and goals as well as the areas to continue improving. Curriculum provides structure and pre-established competencies, but an analysis allows you to determine other factors that support developing well-rounded citizens. A curriculum analysis can help determine what knowledge, skills, and attitudes should be prioritized.

Curriculum analysis is an ongoing process involving the development of curriculum goals; identifying necessary content, skills, and concepts; and reflecting on what is taught. Curriculum can be considered accredited or non-accredited depending on the institution or program.

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