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This article explains the definition of curriculum development, and its importance in school,
country, and society, in general.
Before I discuss the definition of curriculum development, let me describe to you first the
importance of curriculum. A curriculum is considered the heart of any learning institution
which means that schools or universities cannot exist without a curriculum. With its importance
in formal education, curriculum has become a dynamic process due to the changes that occur in

our society. Therefore, in its broadest sense, curriculum refers to the total learning experiences
of individuals not only in school, but in society as well (Bilbao et al., 2008).

Definition of Curriculum Development

Curriculum development is defined as planned, purposeful, progressive, and systematic process
in order to create positive improvements in the educational system. Every time there are changes
or developments happening around the world, the school curricula are affected. There is a need
to update them in order to address the societys needs.
To illustrate this contention, lets trace back history. During the ancient times, people taught their
children knowledge and skills in order to survive by catching fish or hunting animals for food.
They had no formal education during that time, but their children learned and acquired the
knowledge and skills for survival. So, during that time, they already had a curriculum which
other educators call as, the saber-tooth curriculum. This type of curriculum refers to a kind of
curriculum that existed during the ancient times in which the purpose of teaching was for
survival.
However, when the effects of discoveries and inventions became inevitable, ancient peoples way
of life had changed for the better. As a result, education became formal and curriculum
development evolved as systematic, planned, purposeful and progressive, even today.

Importance of Curriculum Development

Curriculum development has a broad scope because it is not only about the school, the learners
and the teachers. It is also about the development of a society in general.
In todays knowledge economy, curriculum development plays a vital role in improving the
economy of a country. It also provides answers or solutions to the worlds pressing conditions
and problems, such as environment, politics, socio-economics, and other issues on poverty,
climate change and sustainable development.
There must be a chain of developmental process to develop a society. First, the school
curriculum particularly in higher education must be developed to preserve the countrys national
identity and to ensure its economys growth and stability. Thus, the president of a country must
have a clear vision for his people and for the country as well.
For instance, in the Philippines, if President Aquino would like the country as the Asia-Pacifics
tourism hub, then the school curriculum must be developed along that line. Curricular programs
for higher education can be crafted in such a way that it will boost the tourism industry and work
into different models on edu-tourism, eco-tourism, cultural tourism, medo-tourism, biz-tourism,
techno-tourism, agri-tourism, archi-tourism, among others.
If universities have curricular programs that are innovative and in demand in the local or global
markets, many students even from foreign countries will enroll. Higher number of enrollees
would mean income on the part of the universities. As a result, if the income is big, it can be used

for teachers promotion, scholarship and remuneration. It can also be used in funding research
and development endeavors, and in putting up school facilities, libraries, and laboratories.
I believe that the countrys economy can improve the peoples way of life through curriculum
development. And in order to develop it, curriculum experts or specialists should work hand in
hand with the lawmakers (senators and congressmen), the local government officials, such as
governors, mayors, and others; the business communities and industries; and stakeholders to set
implementing rules and policies for educational reforms.
For additional information on curriculum development, please read Edecolepmentalism: a
Personal Philosophy in HIgher Education, and Translating the Edecolepmentalism Philosophy
Into a Universitys Vision, Goals, and Program Objectives.
Reference
Bilbao, P. P., Lucido, P. I., Iringan, T. C., and R. B. Javier (2008). Curriculum development.
Philippines: Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
This article was published on December 13, 2014 at simplyeducate.me
http://simplyeducate.me/2014/12/13/the-meaning-and-importance-of-curriculum-development/