M.Ed. / The contents of curricula are necessarily exposed to dynamic changes. Development of curricula should be carried out at base level, that is, in the school and in the classroom. If all levels of education and the community are involved, each pupil as well as the community will reap the benefits of curricula and syllabi that keep abreast of the demands of our time. To be able to control reality implies greater control of the computer. Knowledge of the fast growing science of the computer could open many doors for those who are eager to learn, while the same doors will remain closed for those who do not adapt fast enough to the changing demands of the community. The high number of pupils that discontinue Computer Studies (as a 7th subject) and the proposals to combine Computer Studies with other subjects have necessitated an in-depth evaluation of the curricula. The evaluation models of Kruger, Stufflebeam, Pratt and Stake are focalised on the community's contribution to curriculum renewal. The contribution of the school, where the curriculum starts functioning, must not be underestimated. The curriculum becomes especially relevant and of interest to the community at school and classroom level. Contents of curricula must be revised regularly and scientifically on all levels. The revision and updating of contents must be preceded by periodic situation analyses in which all possible changes are monitored...
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:13381 |
| Date | 02 March 2015 |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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