A Study of the Nature of Changes in the Secondary level Biology Curriculum since 1960
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1996-06
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Institute of Education and Research, University Of peshawar
Abstract
Curriculum development is a dynamic and continuous process, it is subject to
change in view of the changing socio-economic and political scenario. It is
changed when it is not consistent with the national aspirations and goals of
education. It is changed when it loses balance, integration and relationship within
and among various disciplines. Biology as an important scientific discipline, has
been gaining currency doing the last three decades, and plays significant role in
the field of science. It helps in understanding ourselves, our environment and the
world around us. Such were the guiding spirit that inspired the researcher to study
in depth the nature and process of changes and developments of biology
curriculum offered at secondary level in Pakistan Since 1960.
The main objectives governing the study are to study the nature of changes
brought about in biology curriculum, to identify factors and forces warranting
such changes, to identify the problems and issues inhibiting proper implementation
of die curriculum in the class room and also to formulate guide-lines for not only
correcoding the situation but to make it more responsive to the challenges of the 21st
century. The study is hoped to infarience the policy of the government and will
provide feed back on the operational status of the curriculum.