1. CURRICULUM

2. The term curriculum is derived from the Latin word 'currere' which means path • The term curriculum is understood to mean a group subjects prescribed for study in a particular course. • Curriculum should be considered as the totality of experiences to which a pupil is exposed within the boundaries of the school.

3. FUNCTIONS SERVED BY A CURRICULUM Curriculum can be said to have the following major functions to realize. • Synthesis of Subject and Life. • Acquisition and Strengthening of Knowledge. • Complete Development. • Development of Democratic Values. • Satisfaction of the Educand's Needs. • Realization of Values. • Harmony between Individual and Society. • Creation of Suitable Environment.

4. Foundations of Curriculum • Physical Foundations. • Sociological Foundations. • Psychogical Foundations.

5. TYPES OF CURRICULUM • Traditional or subject centered curriculum. • Activity Centered Curriculum. • Child-Centered Curriculum. • Experience-Centered Curriculum. • Undifferentiated Curriculum.

6. PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM CONSTRUCTION • The principle of child centeredness • The Principle of Community Centeredness • The Principle of Activity Centeredness • The Principle Integration • Forward Looking Principle • Conservative principle • Renewal Principle • Creative Principle

7. PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM CONSTRUCTION • Motivation Principle • Maturity Principle • The Principle for Preparation for Life • The Principle of Elasticity and Flexibility • The Principle of Comprehensiveness • The Principle of Balance • The Principle of Utility

8. DIFFERENT APPROACHES OF CURRICULUM CONSTRUCTION • Concentric and Spiral Approaches • Psychological and Logical Approaches • Topical and Unit Approach

9. CURRICULUM CONSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH