Knowledge and Curriculum (Hindi) Course Code (XII)

Author: Dr. Sanjeev Sharma

Dr. Sanjeev Sharma has written this Hindi edition for the B.Ed Core Course: Knowledge and Curriculum, a major theoretical subject in the 4th Semester across all NCTE-approved B.Ed programs. This edition explains how knowledge is created, organized, selected, and transformed into school curriculum, and how teachers play a crucial role in shaping what and how students learn.

This book helps trainee teachers understand the deeper foundations of education—philosophical, sociological, and psychological—so they can critically analyze the content they teach and the curriculum they follow. It also explains how curriculum development is influenced by society, culture, values, educational aims, and national priorities.

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

• Meaning, nature & types of knowledge

• Ways of knowing: rational, empirical, intuitive, contextual

• School knowledge vs. community knowledge

• Concept, meaning & nature of curriculum

• Principles of curriculum construction

• Different bases of curriculum:

  • Philosophical basis

  • Sociological basis

  • Psychological basis

• Hidden curriculum & its impact

• Curriculum reforms and NCF (National Curriculum Framework)

• Role of teachers in curriculum planning, implementation & evaluation

• School subjects as categories of knowledge

The book also emphasizes:

• How curriculum reflects social values and power structures

• The teacher’s role as a critical thinker, planner, and curriculum developer

• Evaluating textbooks, learning materials & teaching methods

• Understanding how knowledge shapes learners’ worldview

This book is widely used in:

• Knowledge and Curriculum – Core Course (Semester 4)

• Modules dealing with educational foundations

• Curriculum analysis workshops

• Teacher identity and role development sessions

Overall, this Hindi edition provides a deep understanding of how knowledge and curriculum shape the entire education system, making it essential for all B.Ed trainees in Semester 4.