Curriculum Development Steps Step 1 – guiding philosophy Step 2 – conceptual framework Step 3 – environmental standards Step 4 – standards and objectives Step 5 – activities Step 6 – instructional units Step 7 – evaluate and modify Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Curriculum Development Step 1 – Guiding philosophy Define philosophy Reflects beliefs Guides the development process Defines how program fits into total school curriculum What will physical education accomplish for each student Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Curriculum Development Step 2 – Conceptual framework Reflects beliefs about education and the learner Series of statements that characterize the desired curriculum Establish the criteria that will be used to select activities Directs activities Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Curriculum Development Step 3 – Environmental factors Conditions within the community and school district Limit or extend scope of curriculum Examples School administrators Facilities and equipment Laws and requirements Scheduling Budget and funding Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Curriculum Development Step 4 – Standards and objectives Content standards determine direction of program Dictated by state, district, or school Fixed goals for learning What students should know and be able to do Determine criteria for activity selection Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Curriculum Development Step 5 – Activities Child-centered Activities that appeal to learners Select activities that contribute to content standards and student centered objectives Know basic urges of children Understand characteristics and interests of children Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Curriculum Development Step 6 – Instructional units Design a delivery system that assures all activities will be taught Most often grouped by grade or developmental level Scope – yearly content Sequence – vertical articulation Balance – all objectives receive adequate coverage Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon

Curriculum Development Step 7 – evaluate and modify Collect information Students, teachers, parents, etc. Likes and dislikes Achievement scores Identify weaknesses and determine causes Modify possible deficiencies Pilot curricular changes Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon