1. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
UNIT NINE
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

2. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
It is defined as a planned, purposeful, progressive, systematic process to create positive improvement in the education system(simplyeducate.me)
This entails that the process should be in consultation with other stakeholders i.e the learners, teachers, traditional leaders legal department and policy markers.

3. NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
It is the standard evaluation system of primary and secondary education.

4. Examination centered curriculum
Is a curriculum in which learners are assessed at the end of the course of study.
This type of curriculum, Summative and formative meant for progression.
Examination centered curriculum is whereby learners are assessed based on the content of the curriculum.

5. Strengths of examination centred curriculum
Learners are subjected to the same exam.
No biasness in the assessment criteria.
Uniformity in the format and content of the examinations.
Gives the feedback which can be used to review the curriculum.
Helps to know the nature and abilities of learners.

6. weaknesses of examination centred curriculum
No modification.
It is rigidly.
It has no regard to coverage.
It promotes regurgitation of the subject content.

7. Political influence in the curriculum development process
Philosophy of the ruling party has the influence on curriculum.
Donors funders drive the government towards their own objectives.
Politics determine and define the goals, content, learning experiences and evaluation strategies in education.
Curricular materials and their interpretation are usually heavily influenced by political considerations.
Political considerations may play a part in the hiring of personnel.
Funding of education is greatly influenced by politics.
Entry into educational institutions and the examination systems are heavily influenced by politics. E.g. at grade 9 and 7 level that, anyone with full certificate have qualified to next grade.

8. Recommendations CURRICULUM SHOULD STAND A TEST OF TIME
EXAMINATION SHOULD TEST NOT ONLY THE ABILITIES BUT ALSO SKILLS.
FUNDERS OR DONERS SHOULD CONSULT PEOPLE AT THE GRASSROOT.
POLITICIANS SHOULD NOT INTERVAIN IN THE MAKING PROCESS OF CURRICULUM

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10. GROUP NINE.
KASONDE BWALYA Com. ZULU ELIAS CHOONYA STEWARD MUTALE OLIPA MUSONGOLE SMART HARRIET NAMPOSYA JERE PHILLIP MINATA REDAS