Essay On The Importance Of Curriculum And Textbook

Assignment on:
Importance of curriculum and textbook

Submitted to:
Dr. Naseem
Submitted by:
Saba Abdul Jabbar
ID: _______________
Course title: content and method
B.Ed. 2nd Semester
Date of submission :
13th march,2016

Introduction of curriculum:
The word curriculum is defined from Latin which means “race”. curriculum is the body or selection of content and also the way of achieving objectives.it is planned and guided by the school management to the pedagogue and learner.it is not just the set of content but it does matter on the success of individual or group. if the curriculum is good so the individual or group’s skill will be remarkable and worth of attention.it refers to the knowledge and skills that students are expected

Education in this sense, is the process by which these are transmitted or delivered to the students by most effective method that can be devised” (Blenkin et at 1992: 23) quoted by (Smith;infed.org)
“All the experience and activities a learner has under the guidance of the school” (Forshay,1969 )
Often the word curriculum is used for content and objectives but it includes assessment, material and all elements required for effective learning.
Types Of Curriculum :
There are three basic types of curriculum
1. Explicit/ Written Curriculum: It is simple formal instruction that is written by the administration , curriculum director and teachers .
2. Implicit/ Hidden Curriculum : It is not written and official , designed by the individual teacher to modify students behavior and convey social and cultural message.
3. Null Curriculum : The part of content that is not taught by the instructor and not considered necessary in educational experience.

Importance of curriculum :
An effective curriculum is designed by the administrator, curriculum director and teacher to indicate the quality of education.it provides teacher and student a road map to follow the academic success and relates the caliber or level of student.it tells what is appropriate for being a part of content to reach the academic success and prepare the student for next target or

It was not printed. books could not early available any where prited of textbook time were invented In the fifteenth century.
Importance of textbook:
In education textbooks play a vital role ,it is considered an important tool. These helps students In attaining the school curriculum. In Pakistan where instructional material are not available for every student in appropriate way so in this situation the role of curriculum is vital. It is written on the base of prescribed syllabus. Textbook are important for various reason.
1-Vital teaching implement:
Textbook is the most important instrument of instructions. It is one of the essential teaching tool.it does not only describe the topic or content but also relate how to teach it. It provides suggestion for assignment. It is a useful guidance for pedagogue to teach planned curriculum.
2- learning instrument:
Textbook are the best source of learning.a learner can accept pile of knowledge and facts through textbooks n the absence of instructor .it allows students to learn by their own.
3- companion for the