Abstract

CABRERA MARRERO, Idielyn; CRESPO ZAFRA, Lourdes  and  PORTUONDO PADRON, Roberto. Curricular design - focus on professional performance. trf [online]. 2017, vol.13, n.3, pp.406-415. ISSN 2077-2955.

The analysis of the curricular design theories shows that the concept of performance has not yet been sufficiently studied; this explains actual inconsistencies in the design methodologies that claim to be focused on professional activity. However, in practice they are focusing professional problems instead, or simply copying other universities curricula without considering the particular country stage of development. Taking Chemical engineers as a referent point, the authors devise a methodology of curricular design focused on professional activity leading to the comprehension of this particular engineers 'performance. The findings result from the application of the functional structural systemic method.

Keywords : curriculum theory; college curriculum; curriculum design; curriculum development; competency-based education.

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