Teacher Training Syllabus Review Process

Abstract

This article describes what a syllabus is and outlines its characteristics. It briefly covers the teacher training curriculum of which the syllabus is an accompanying document. Further, the article looks at the principles for reviewing the college curriculum and the teacher training or education syllabuses. The elements to consider when revising the teaching syllabus are also outlined. What is involved in developing a scope and sequence chart for use in reviewing the instructional syllabus is stated. The values of the scope and sequence chart are also described. An illustration of the scope and sequence chart based on a subject called, Environmental Studies, is given. An exposition follows on the sequencing of content and learning experiences for influencing student teachers. Finally, the article deals with the monitoring system for ensuring efficacy of the instructional syllabus.