There are three structures of curriculum design. First, is the subject-centered design. This model focuses on the content of the curriculum. This subject-centered design corresponds to the textbook, written for the specific subect. Examples for these are the subject-design, discipline design and board field design.
The second structure is the learner-centered deisgn. This model states that the learner is the centerof the educative process. It recognizes the importance of the learner in the curriculum. Examples for these are the child-centered design, experience centered design, and the humanistic design.
The third and final and last is the problem-centered desin. This design draws on social problems, needs, interest, and abilities of the learners. Various problems are given emphasis. In this curiculum, content cut across subject boundaries and must be based on the needs, concerns and abilities of the students. Examples for this are the life-situations design and core design.
The second structure is the learner-centered deisgn. This model states that the learner is the centerof the educative process. It recognizes the importance of the learner in the curriculum. Examples for these are the child-centered design, experience centered design, and the humanistic design.
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