Hilda Taba's Curriculum Development Model

There are many curriculum development models that are presented to us from well-known scholar, like, Hilda Taba, Ralph Tyler, William Alexander, which would help in clarifying the process of curriculum developmental. For the program, we have applied Hilda Taba’s Model which is, Taba’s Curriculum Developmental Model. This curriculum model demonstrated teacher’s approach, which she believed that it should be the teacher who design the curriculum rather than authorities. She also believed that, teacher is the main generator to stimulate the students because teachers are aware of the students’ needs, he or she has identified the students’ limitations and strength in the syllabus and skills that need to be improved by students.
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The content use must be valid to the syllabus and should match the objectives. The materials used must be matched with the content and meet the students’ level of proficiency which is intermediate students. Students find the materials are useful for them to use and implement in the syllabus that designated for them. Instruction that is given to them is straight forward and understandable for them to comprehend. This is because, we want to create a meaningful and memorable learning experience for them as well to stimulate their participation in the activity conducted.
Before putting all into one, we have organized the content of the syllabus according to the level, which, easy, moderate and hard level. This is a challenge for the students to test how far students’ capability and understanding on the syllabus. Their comprehension will be tested differently on each level, and students will need to think actively. By doing this way, teacher will be able to identify the students’ capability on following the syllabus …show more content…
Incorporate music or learn through music or conducting any the activity outside the classroom, a visit to place or watching movies are examples of creating learning experiences that students will enjoy and interested the most. Memorable learning experience will make the learning lively and fun for the students to enjoy the syllabus. It is crucial for the teacher to bring out the positive and memorable learning experiences towards students because it makes the learning process easier and students will show positive outcomes at the end of the syllabus. Teacher need to be creative and discover the students’ interest to ensure the learning is fun and