I have decided to make this write up, to educate us on some important facts regarding the type of curriculum that we use in our schools.
Curriculum is the *centre guide* for all educators as to what is essential for teaching and learning, so that every student has access to meaningful academic experiences in accordance with the school’s *Vision and Mission.*
There are three keyword in bold format here. They are:
I. Centre guide
II. Mission
III. Vision.
*CENTRE GUIDE*
The centre guide of every curriculum should be hooked to vision and mission of the school. 21st Century schools are expected to run *Integrated Curriculum*, using the school’s mission, vision and aim of existence as the *Integrating core*. Integrating curriculum is that curriculum that contains contents carefully linked to integrating core elements in a non confusing manner.
*NB: Your school may need training for this.*
To integrate a curriculum, you need to get your integrating elements ready, brainstorm and think of how you can link each of the topics to the elements you have in place. These elements must as a matter of fact, agree with the vision and mission of your school.
*VISION*
Vision is usually written in statement. Vision statement describes the picture of the future position of the school and her learners.
*MISSION*
Mission describes the systematic approach, the school has adopted to achieve her vision. It is also written in statement called Mission statement.
As a school owner, you are required to work on the National curriculum, to suit the purpose of establishing your own school. Any one who uses the National curriculum directly without adding any value to it, is operating at the lowest and not giving his/her learners the best. On a scale of 1- 10, such school is at 0-4.
Surprise???
Look at this excerpt from the National Curriculum popularly called Green White Green:
“`The prescriptions represent the minimum content to be taught in schools in order to achieve the objectives of the new Secondary School Programme. However, teachers are encouraged to enrich the content with relevant materials and information from their immediate environment, but adapting the curriculum to their needs and aspirations.“`
With these exposure, teachers and school owners should review their curriculum, revamp and integrate it to meet the aspiration of the school.
Ismaila James
FCT CHAMPION 2020
(MALTINA TEACHER)
