Describe curriculum development process

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). Curriculum Development Cycle

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Stage 1: Needs Assessment

• Data Collection
• Report writing
• Dissemination of Report

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Stage 2: Policy Formulation

Review of:

• National Goals of Education
• Level Objectives

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Stage 3: Curriculum Design

• Subject general objectives
• Topical content
• Scope and sequence charts
• Curriculum design

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Stage 4A: Syllabus Development and approval

• Writing workshops
• Subject panel
• Course panel
• Academic Board
• Printing and production of syllabus
• Distribution of syllabus

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Stage 4B: Development of curriculum support materials

• Production of course books and teacher guides
• Production of non-print materials
• Development of handbooks and manuals

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Stage 5: Preparation of curriculum implements

• Orientation of teachers, education officers and other stake holders

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Stage 6: Pretesting/Piloting/Phasing In

Back to stage 4A

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• Selection of piloting schools
• Development of instruction materials
• Piloting
• Monitoring the piloting
• Revision of syllabus
• Vetting of curriculum support materials

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Stage 7: National Imlementation

• Teacher orientation
• Distribution of syllabus implementation

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