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Module 2

The document outlines the origins and phases of the school curriculum in Papua New Guinea (PNG), highlighting the introduction of Western education by missionaries aimed at Christianizing natives and improving village life. It details five stages of curriculum development, from the Imitative Stage with imported foreign curricula to the Integrated Modern Local Stage that sought to blend local and international educational ideologies. Despite some phases being deemed failures, the integration of curriculum was viewed positively for its relevance to real-life experiences and learner engagement.

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Module 2

The document outlines the origins and phases of the school curriculum in Papua New Guinea (PNG), highlighting the introduction of Western education by missionaries aimed at Christianizing natives and improving village life. It details five stages of curriculum development, from the Imitative Stage with imported foreign curricula to the Integrated Modern Local Stage that sought to blend local and international educational ideologies. Despite some phases being deemed failures, the integration of curriculum was viewed positively for its relevance to real-life experiences and learner engagement.

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MODULE 2: ORIGINS OF THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Introduction
• Missionaries introduced Western Formal Education to PNG.
• The purpose of early western education was for
Christianizing the natives, so they could read the bible
and spread the gospel.
• It was also intended for improvement of village life
especially with technical education in the areas of
agriculture, administration roles and home economics.
• In the 1960s,the government introduced an official
educational policy shift that emphasized in development of
indigenous elites.
Phases of Curriculum Development in PNG Schools

1. Imitative Stage
2. Derivative Stage
3. Venturesome Local Stage
4. Modern Local Stage
5. Integrated Modern/Local Stage
1. Imitative Stage – The first Imitative stage was when
the early mission or administration schools imported
foreign curricula and educational ideologies.

2. Derivative Stage - this second stage was when a new


formal curriculum was introduced based on Academic
Freedom. Teachers adapted new syllabuses according to
the needs of the indigenous people. This was a failed
curriculum.
3. Venturesome Local Stage- in this stage, the colonies
recognized a need to prepare the nation for independence
and produce national leaders. The development of new
syllabuses reflected contemporary International
educational ideologies.

4. Modern Local Stage- this was when PNG’s own


curriculum was developed in line with the international
experience ,especially science and mathematics
curriculum materials were developed.
5. Integrated Modern Local Stage- This is the last stage
in which PNG curriculum was integrated with broader
subject fields. This was seen as another failed curriculum.
However, integration was seen as appropriate because the
integrated learning corresponded well to real-life
experiences, was more stimulating and creative to
learners and finally fuelled up philosophical and
ideological commitments among the supporters of the
integration curriculum.
THE END
A journey of a thousand
Miles begins with a single step

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