Problems of curriculum development at primary level in developingcountries
Global demands at primary level
- Free compulsory and universal education
- All round development of a child
- Expectations of parents, politicians, economists,psychologists, educators, religious leaders
Curriculum development problems
- Increasing number of students
- Variety of students from different backgrounds
- Socio economic
- Value groups groups
- Psychological differences
- Geopolitical groups
Problems of curriculum planners
- Background and mind set
- Approach to curriculum development
- National problems
Problems of a typical school
- Low participation rate
- High dropout
- Lack of facilities
- Teachers problems
- Text books problem
- Examinations
- Students background
- Lack of community support