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Curriculum development is the multi-step process of creating and improving courses taught at schools and universities. It involves stages of analysis, building, implementation, and evaluation. A thoughtfully developed curriculum provides educators a framework to build lessons and make improvements by evaluating student performance. Curriculum development allows teachers to thoughtfully determine what students learn and align lessons.

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Curriculum development is the multi-step process of creating and improving courses taught at schools and universities. It involves stages of analysis, building, implementation, and evaluation. A thoughtfully developed curriculum provides educators a framework to build lessons and make improvements by evaluating student performance. Curriculum development allows teachers to thoughtfully determine what students learn and align lessons.

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Curriculum development is the multi-step process of creating and improving a course taught at a school

or university. While the exact process will vary from institution to institution, the broad framework
includes stages of analysis, building, implementation, and evaluation.

Curriculum development takes care of the big-picture strategy required to successfully teach a course.

A thoughtfully developed curriculum provides educators with a useful framework to build upon
during day-to-day instruction.

iterative curriculum development process gives educators a structure to make improvements to


the course after evaluating student performance and receiving end-of-semester-feedback.

A good curriculum also connects teachers from across grade levels and subject areas to look at the big
picture of student learning. Teachers can work together to plan a progression of topics that build off of
ones that came before and connect across disciplines.

Curriculum development allows teachers to take a thoughtful and methodical approach to determine
what students will be required to learn. The early phases of the process involve deep research and
analysis to ensure that students get the best education possible.It helps teachers align.

What's the difference between curriculum development and instructional


design?

Curriculum development and instructional design are related, and sometimes


synonymous, terms. Some people clarify the terms by saying that curriculum
development is what students will learn, while instructional design is how
students will learn it.

Instructional design focuses on determining which


educational methods have the largest effect on learners'
cognitive and behavioral development. Professionals
can use their research to create new strategies and
techniques that can help engage students and create
valuable learning experiences. Designers often evaluate
how they can use specific materials, technologies and
methods to accomplish learning objectives. The design
process often incorporates interactive content,
activities and testing aspects that can help students
stay motivated and learning effectively.
Instructional design comprises the design, development
and delivery of learning systems based on research of
how students learn. The field places heavy emphasis on
finding the best ways to teach course material and
engage learners.

Curriculum development is the process of updating


courses and programs to improve teaching strategies
and content inclusions. Development considers key
factors like educational standards, content
requirements and resource availability. Curriculum
developers create content plans and processes for
schools, colleges and universities, helping them improve
the structure of their courses to incorporate new
content.

Instructional design vs. curriculum


development
Even though the terms instructional design and curriculum
development are sometimes used interchangeably, there are several
key differences between the two areas. Here are some primary ways
they differ:

Focus

The focus of instructional design and curriculum development isn't


always the same. Often, curriculum design takes a wider perspective
when evaluating standards, goals and criteria. Commonly, curriculum
design refers to what people learn in their programs. With instructional
design, the focus is instead on how students learn. Instructional
design takes a more narrow view and looks at specific materials,
methods and objectives.
Skills

Another aspect where the two fields differ is the skills professionals
need to perform each job. While certain skills can help both
instructional designers and curriculum developers, some abilities can
be more valuable in one area than in the other. Here are some skills
that can help instructional designers succeed in their careers:

 Problem-solving: Problem-solving skills help instructional


designers incorporate new research and ideas into their
system designs. It helps them continually improve their
methods and offerings and use feedback constructively.
 Project management: Project management skills can also
help designers focus on different project elements.
Through all the phases of the design process, it's helpful
to understand the project's requirements so designers
can prioritize its successful execution.
 Research: Research skills can help instructional
designers compile useful information about
advancements so they can apply the most up-to-date
understandings about cognitive and behavioral
psychology to their program designs.

Here are some skills that can be more helpful for curriculum
developers:

 Professional development: Staying committed to learning


about industry advancements and developments can
ensure curriculum developers have the most accurate
knowledge to create their curriculums.
 Communication skills: Communication skills can help
developers work with faculty, educational leaders and
their teams to develop the best possible course offerings.
 Technological skills: Many curriculum development
occupations require developers to use software and
technology to create their program offerings.
Technological skills can also help developers incorporate
technology into their curriculums effectively.

Application

The last area of difference is in how designer and developer's work


applies to programs. Curriculum design covers what students need to
know in their program offerings. It deals specifically with content and
relies heavily on state and local standards to inform course decisions.
Instructional design applies more to the methods of teaching. It might
place more emphasis on learning activities and behavioral influence
than on actual content.

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