Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning: Curriculum Design and Development

LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA
IN TEACHING AND
LEARNING

Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Analysing the purpose of curriculum design and development....................................1
1.2 Evaluating approaches and models of curriculum design and development................2
1.3 Explaining the importance of learner’s feedback when developing curriculum..........3
1.4 Analyse how to manage risks when developing curriculum............................................4
1.5 Evaluate methodologies used to monitor and evaluate curriculum..................................5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Identify the learning objectives and outcomes required for curriculum design...............6
2.2 Develop a curriculum for an education and training programme.....................................6
2.3 Plan assessment approaches to meet the learning outcomes of curriculum following the
necessary guidelines...............................................................................................................7
2.4 Produce resources to support the curriculum...................................................................8
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Evaluate the achievement of the learning outcomes of an education and training
curriculum...............................................................................................................................8
3.2 Evaluate the delivery of an education and training curriculum........................................9
3.3 Identify areas for improvement for education and training curriculum.........................10
3.4 Make improvements to education and training curriculum............................................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12
References:.....................................................................................................................................13

Introduction
Teaching and learning are a procedure that involves several variables as learner work
toward the goals and incorporates new knowledge, skills and behaviours which adds to the range
of learning experiences. There is continual improvement in skills by effective teachers through
learning regarding the latest trends in the field of education. Through consistent and intentional
effort, good teachers develop their students' knowledge and skills. Understanding the teaching
and learning process in greater detail is one of the requirements for being a successful teacher.
This makes it easier to appreciate both the teaching profession and the educational process more
fully. Teaching is an academic process which assists to enable students to engage in learning
activities productively. Learning relies on the acquisition of different types of knowledge which
is supported by perceived information that leads to the development of new capacities, skills,
understanding and preferences. The report area of specialism is English level for ESOL learners.
The report will cover the purpose of curriculum design along with its approaches and models.
The importance of learner’s feedback while developing a curriculum is discussed and how risk
can be managed. It involves the evaluation of methodologies which is used for monitoring and
evaluating curriculum. In designing a curriculum learning objectives and outcomes are identified
in this report. For education and training programmes curriculum is developed and planned
assessment approaches to meet the learning outcomes of the curriculum. The achievements of
learning outcomes are evaluated in the education & training curriculum. Further, the report
covers the evaluation of the delivery of education & curriculum training, areas of improvement
are determined and improvements are made to the education and training curriculum.
TASK 1
Analysing the purpose of curriculum design and development.
The structure or organisation of the curriculum is referred to as curriculum design, and the
procedures involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum are referred to as
curriculum development. The intentional, planned, and systematic organising of curriculum
inside a class or course is mentioned as curriculum design. In other words, it is a method for
teachers to organise their lesson plans. The teachers of the English level for ESOL learners
decide what will be done, who will do it, and what schedule to adhere to when they establish a
curriculum. The purpose of curriculum design is to enhance learning and assist students in
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acquiring crucial core qualities, including critical and creative thinking, skilful communication,
and exhibiting compassion for others as well as for themselves. Each curriculum is created by
English teachers for ESOL learners with a clear educational goal in mind. The main objective of
curriculum design is to enhance student learning, but there are additional motivations as well.
For instance, planning a middle school curriculum with both elementary and high school
curricula in mind aids in ensuring that learning objectives are synchronised and built upon one
another from one level to the next. Without considering existing information from elementary
school or future learning in high school, a middle school curriculum can cause serious issues for
the pupils. The purpose of curriculum design is to assist educational institutions in addressing the
needs of their pupils. A relatively new approach to education, curriculum design looks for
strategies to help schools teach students more effectively while working with constrained time
and budget allocations. Learning objectives and activities that will assist students in achieving
those objectives are identified as part of the curriculum design process. Assessing the resources
required to carry out the activities and guarantee student achievement is another step in the
process.
Evaluating approaches and models of curriculum design and development.
The curriculum is the heart of the educational process which is the total of all that is rendered
by educational institutions to bring out required changes in the children. There are several
approaches to the curriculum which is designed to decide several aspects of curriculum
development and transaction. This is a planned or pattern organisation that teachers for ESOL
learners follow in offering learning experiences to learners. Following are the several approaches
to curriculum design & development-
 Subject-centred approach- As per this approach, the curriculum is organised about the
separate subject area of knowledge which is most widely used in the development &
design of the curriculum. The main responsibility of planners is to identify different
subject areas & learning experience which is to be offered from each subject to learners.
 Broadfields approach- The curriculum in this approach organises two or more subject
areas into a single broad field. This is a structure which helps in achieving educational
outcomes. Its purpose is to highlight the relationship between subjects and to integrate
learning experiences.
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