Curriculum change envisages which of the following

a) Change in aims and objectives

b) Change in contents

c) Change in infrastructure

d) Change in methods of teaching

e) Change in evaluation process

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UGC NET (Education) Official Paper-II (Held On: 03 Dec 2019 Shift 2)

Answer 1

Curriculum Change

It is evident that the curriculum in our country has evolved and caused socio-educational changes.
It has been in tune with the changing aims and priorities of education since the turn of the century. For example, the aim of education? the early twentieth century was rigorous intellectual training.
However, towards the second and third decades of the twentieth century, the scope of the school curriculum, which was purely academic in nature, was broadened by incorporating non -academic and vocational aspects in the curriculum.
Even now, at the beginning of the twenty- Meaning and Concept of Curriculum first century, the scope has been further widened by incorporating newer areas of study.
Hence curricular inputs should be in consonance with the changing social needs and should be relevant to the times. They should keep in focus the vision of the future.
Curriculum changes must strengthen gender equality, promote special education, harness the potential of ICT, and make learners aware of global trends and issues.

Curriculum change envisages:

Change in aims and objectives: As per changes in the curriculum, there will be automatic changes in the aims and objectives of the curriculum. Due to change in the scenario, the aims, and objectives will change, it will be constructed as per the current needs and aspirations of learners and society.
Change in contents: Content will be developed on the current situation so that learners will be linked and apply their knowledge in the current scenario in the society.
Change in methods of teaching: Methods and techniques will be updated and select as per the need of the needs of learners.
Change in the evaluation process: New techniques are using in the evaluation process, to make evaluation more reliable and valid, so the change in the curriculum brings the change in the evaluation process.

Note: Change in infrastructure is an important aspect of education however, it is not prime focus during curriculum reform process.