FACTORS IN CURRICULUM

PLANNING

POLITICS

changes
in
government
or
political
strategies and policies affect the planning of
appropriate curriculum. Curriculum in
schools and colleges needs to be approved
and meet the standards of the state. In
addition, educational institutes require
funding from the government in order to
have the right supplies and appropriate
learning materials.

 COMPUTER
TECHNOLOGY

Due to the huge impact that technology has

over society, it is also a factor for that can
affect the school curriculum as a lot more
lessons are being taught using computer
programs. A lot learning centers use
computer technology to help children
interact and learn new skills. This is one of
the major and most changing, factors that
can affect curriculum in educational
institutes.

ECONOMY
the

state of the economy will affect the

curriculum and schools as a whole
because if there is a dip in the economy,
cuts may be made by the government
with regards to schools. The recent
recession is a major reason why school
facilities and parts of the curriculum could
be cut as there is not enough money to
keep up with all a particular schools
needs.

 RELIGION AND CULTURE

It

is very important to consider the

range of students that will be
attending the school or college when
planning the curriculum. Due to the
diverse cultures and religions that
attend educational institutions, it is
important to consider whether the
curriculum could offend their views or
ways of living.