Knowledge and Curriculum (English) : Course Code (XII)

Author: Dr. Sanjeev Sharma

Dr. Sanjeev Sharma has written this English edition for the B.Ed Core Course: Knowledge and Curriculum, a major theory subject of the 4th Semester in NCTE-approved B.Ed programs. This book explores how knowledge is constructed, validated, organized into school subjects, and transformed into curriculum. It also explains the philosophical and sociological thinking that shapes educational content.

This edition helps trainee teachers become reflective practitioners who understand why they teach certain content, how curriculum decisions are made, and what role teachers play in developing and evaluating curriculum.

Aligned with the B.Ed Knowledge and Curriculum syllabus, this book covers:

• Nature, forms & sources of knowledge

• Different ways of knowing: rational, experiential, intuitive, social

• School knowledge vs. everyday knowledge

• Meaning, scope & types of curriculum

• Foundations of curriculum:

  • Philosophical foundation

  • Sociological foundation

  • Psychological foundation

• Principles of curriculum development

• Hidden curriculum and its influence on learners

• Curriculum reforms & National Curriculum Framework (NCF)

• Textbook analysis and selection of learning materials

• Role of teachers as curricular planners, interpreters & evaluators

The book also highlights:

• How curriculum reflects social values, ideologies & cultural assumptions

• Democratization of knowledge in classrooms

• Connecting curriculum with learners' lived experiences

• Critical thinking about textbooks and teaching practices

This book is widely used in:

• Knowledge and Curriculum – Semester 4 (Core Course)

• Curriculum planning & textbook evaluation workshops

• Foundations of education modules

• Teacher professionalism and reflective practice tasks

Overall, this English edition provides a deep conceptual and practical understanding of curriculum processes, making it essential for all B.Ed trainees in Semester 4.