Teacher training syllabus review process.
Date
2015
Authors
Chishimba, C.P.
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Publisher
School of Education
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.
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Keywords
College curriculum--Teacher training--Syllabus.