CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF NEW TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS: PERCEPTION ANALYSIS

Abstract

This research study is based on the teacher educators’ perceptions about the curriculum development process of new teacher education programs Associate Degree in Education ADE and B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary 4 year programs launched in Government Elementary Colleges of Education GECEs and Universities in Pakistan. Courses Teacher educators belonged to different faculties of education of universities of Sindh involved in curriculum development process were sample of the study. Main findings of the study were that the teacher educators perceived the curriculum development process as a group and dynamic process; it creates a sense of ownership and investment in the curriculum developed. Study suggested that before curriculum development process a survey should be conducted from all stake holders to evaluate the need of stake holders. Teachers guide should be developed along curriculum development.