This is an introduction to curriculum studies for students, curriculum workers, and administrators for easy reference and application to Africa and the world at large. The book's main emphasis is on curriculum processes and application to practical situations, making the curriculum more effective and relevant. Its contents include: The nature and scope of curriculum studies in Africa, Curriculum development in Africa, Curriculum and teaching methodology, Curriculum research, design, statistics, and classroom testing, Curriculum development for the handicapped. With its coverage of the African culture and environment the book is also relevant for African American studies. Dr. A. P. Ohuche of the World Curriculum Organization (2006) praised this book as "one of the best books coming out of Africa for practitioners in curriculum development. I strongly recommend it to students in education, curriculum workers, administrators and those involved in African American studies.

About the author

Dr. Kemoh Salia-Bao serves as an associate professor and dissertation chair for the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership at Cambridge College’s School of Education, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02143, United States of America. Dr. Salia-Bao is a graduate of Harvard University. His illustrious career spans over three decades, during which he has developed and mentored hundreds of students, including doctoral students. He is the author of over 15 books and numerous scholarly articles and technical publications for academic circles and for government and international agencies. Dr. Salia-Bao has taught at various schools and universities across continents and has also shaped and reformed educational systems of several countries. He has consulted UNESCO and governments of various African countries. His teaching and research interests include curriculum theory development, implementation, evaluation, and culture; history of education; education and development of disadvantaged societies; teacher effectiveness; and teaching and learning in poor and backward environments.