Resources for Developing Curriculum and Teaching Materials
The curriculum for a good MTB-MLE program should be based on a thorough knowledge of the students and their communities; their values, their language, and their educational goals. The curriculum must also correspond to the national curriculum. The following are resources to help develop curriculum for a variety of mother tongue based programs, including MTB-MLE:
- Factors to consider in developing, assessing and revising curriculum and teaching-learning materials for MTB MLE programs
This short paper outlines key foundational principles for MTB MLE curriculum development.
- MTB-MLE program planning guide
Chapter 6 of this essential planning guide focuses on curriculum development. It contains a summary of curriculum planning principles, questions to consider when planning curriculum, and sample forms for research and curriculum planning.
- Developing teaching and learning Materials for MTB-MLE programs
This short guide provides guidelines and forms for the initial preparation stages of curriculum development.
- Math Activity Pages-Early Primary Grades
This updated edition of Math Activity Pages is a resource of activity pages for MLE educators who are preparing mother-tongue teaching materials for children in early primary grades. Individual pages can be selected and used as appropriate. The instructions and other text should be translated into the mother tongue.