What are Kern's six steps of curriculum development?

• A. Needs assessment, problem identification, goals and objectives, educational strategies, implementation, evaluation and feedback
• B. Problem identification, needs assessment, goals and objectives, educational strategies, implementation, evaluation and feedback
• C. Problem identification, goals and objectives, needs assessment, educational strategies, implementation, evaluation and feedback
• D. Problem identification, needs assessment, goals and objectives, implementation, evaluation and feedback, educational strategies

Answer: (B)

The sequence starts by identifying the problem and the general need, then moves to assessing the specific needs of the learners, followed by setting goals and measurable objectives. After that, you choose appropriate educational strategies, implement the curriculum, and finish with evaluation and feedback to refine the design. This flow—problem identification and general needs assessment, targeted needs assessment, goals and objectives, educational strategies, implementation, and evaluation/feedback—aligns with Kern’s six-step model. The other orders mix up the timing of needs assessment, goals, and strategies (for example, placing goals before fully assessing learner needs or jumping straight to implementation), which breaks the logical progression from diagnosing the need to measuring outcomes.