UNIT 1- Conception of Curriculum

I had a hazy understanding of the curriculum and its function in the educational system when I initially started learning the Curriculum Studies subject. I was shocked to learn that the depth of the curriculum studies issue was greater than I had anticipated. We investigated the various conceptualizations of curriculum, including humanistic conceptions, social reconstructionist conceptions, technical conceptions, cognitive process conceptions, academic subject conceptions, eclectic conceptions, and curriculum as a cunning tactic. We also talked about many kinds of curriculum, including hidden curricula, taught curriculum, Prescribed curriculum and learned curriculum. I had the chance to learn about the curriculum in general, as well as its various ideas and varieties, while I was a student teacher.

I was able to reconsider my initial opinions on the curriculum. I have always believed that teachers are exclusively knowledgeable in their specific profession. that regulating the curriculum is the responsibility of the experts and decision-makers. However, when I listened to my classmates' presentations on their ideas for the curriculum. I came to see the value of teachers as a resource for curriculum-related reforms or problems. I valued technological conception over all other conceptions. The use of information and communication technology (ICT) tools in the classroom is required by this technological conception. It can improve students' learning using visual aids, simulations, and interactive web resources. It has become clear that using technology is essential as the globe develops quickly.

Therefore, in my opinion, teachers should incorporate ICT tools to help students become more technology-driven members of society. This idea may also contribute to the advancement of competency-based education in the field of History. I also had considerable difficulty understanding the Null Curriculum, one of the sorts of curricula, despite the interactive presentations. It is described as a curriculum when teachers skip over a subject and pupils assume it is not significant to their lives or their education. It seemed to me to be rather contradictory and extremely worrying for the teaching-learning process. This serves as a timely reminder to prospective teachers to be aware of learning that occurs outside of the classroom. I would utilize the information to distinguish between different perspectives and curricula in light of what I already know about this subject. I believe it is essential for teachers to be knowledgeable about all the ideas and justifications used to develop the curriculum.