Landasan Psikologis dalam Pengembangan Kurikulum

Abstract

The curriculum is a program to achieve a number of educational goals. That goal is used as the direction or reference for all educational activities carried out. The success or failure of teaching programs in schools can be measured by how far and how much the achievement of these goals. The curriculum is dynamic and must always experience changes and developments, in order to keep abreast of developments and challenges of the times. However, changes and development must be done systematically and directed. Changes and curriculum development must have a clear vision and direction, will be taken where the national education system with the curriculum. One important factor that must be considered in developing curriculum is the psychological foundation. The psychological foundation of curriculum development requires the curriculum to pay attention and consider aspects of students in implementing the curriculum. So that when the curriculum is implemented, the curriculum objectives will be achieved optimally. Keywords: Curriculum Development, Psychological Theory, Learning Psychology