EDUCATIONAL AND CURRICULUM DESIGN

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...…………….. 5Introduction Educational progammes are set up to teach or instruct learners about knowledge, ideas, thoughts, principles and theories of old and current knowledge. Programmes are also set to advance progress of the societies. This course deals with the theory and practice of educational and curriculum design. You would find the course useful as a professional nurse to meet the varying needs of changing society. Curriculum involves all the experiences and knowledge (school activities) the learner has under the guidance of the school or all the courses offered within the school system inclusive of activities like drama, excursions, recreation e.t.c. which are classified as co-curricular activities. It therefore includes the totality of the knowledge and experiences got by a child in and out of the school walls. Most teachers of health assume teaching responsibilities without having had training in teaching techniques and processes. It is usually assumed that a good health practitioner is automatically a good teacher. But this is not always true, hence the need to train nurses in teaching methods, management and sometimes research methodology. What You will Learn in this Course The overall aim of this course NSS411: Educational and Curriculum Design is to expose you to the basics in educational and curriculum design. Some of the topics covered include: Introduction to educational and curriculum design, Curriculum Development and design, Stages of Curriculum Development; Curriculum Designs, Methods of Teaching- Learning, Teaching and Learning Resources, Assessment of Learning and Teaching, Application of Learning and Managerial Skills.