Curriculum evaluation model-KÖNDEM

Abstract

The aim of this study is the transformation of “Demirel Analytic Curriculum Evaluation ModelDAPDEM” developed by Demirel in 2006 into Curriculum Evaluation Model-KÖNDEM in order to be usedin evaluation of the curricula. In KÖNDEM the evaluation of the curriculum is foreseen to be based on“desk-based curriculum analysis” and “curriculum analysis with stakeholder/beneficiary opinions”. Thefirst dimension comprises the evaluation of the curriculum itself and the written materials related to thecurriculum. In the second dimension, it is aimed at evaluating the curriculum with the opinions of thestudents, teachers, principals, graduate students, parents, sector representatives, and non-governmentalorganizations (NGO’s) who are affected by the curriculum. In both of the dimensions, the analysis of thedraft and existing curricula and the comparative analyses of the draft/existing/previous curricula isdone. In the model, it is set forth that the analyses should be actualized in context, aim /objective/attainment, content, learning-teaching processes and evaluation dimensions.