By By Dr. (Mrs.) Anuli J. Uzegbu & Reverend Patrick O. Eze, MCON
Abstract
This paper studies the application of Human-Computer interaction in Curriculum Development. It is an opinion paper that focuses on how human beings interacts with the computer to ensure curriculum development. Human-Computer interaction deals with the study of how humans uses computer technology. It also includes the design, implementation and analysis of various user interfaces. The primary goal of Human-Computer Interaction is to improve the interactions between users and computers. It makes computers more operational and receptive to the user’s wants. Curriculum Development is the use of best methods and application of new materials that gave rise in the course of planning for learning experiences. This is done to ensure effective learning and an effective way of evaluating the learning process to ensure that learning is achieved. In this study, the following are discussed, goals and objectives of Human-Computer Interaction, components of Human-Computer Interaction, Importance of Human-Computer interaction, Human-Computer Interaction tools for Curriculum Development, opinion gathered on Human- Computer Interaction and its application in Curriculum Development, Implications of Human-Computer Interaction in Curriculum Development and make recommendations like Conduct research on sophisticated areas in computer that will aid the understanding of Teachers (Users) and meet the needs, goals and behaviours of the learners and design learner-centered curriculum that will help in developing the curriculum and Develop and design intuitive interfaces that will ensure that curriculum materials and technology are easy to use and navigate, incorporate interactive elements like simulations.
