NATIONAL STANDARD

CURRICULUM (NSC)
VS ROSE CURRICULUM

COMPARISON
ROSE

Low technological
tools used, e.g.;
paper, scrap books,
film camera.
Focuses on the
constructivist
approach
No information and
communications
technology (ICT)

NSC

High technological tools,

e.g.; smart boards.
More emphasis on the
constructivist approach
Use of information and
communications
technology (ICT)
Use of Wiki, Blogs,
CDROM, simulations
Strength- students are
ICT natives- things will
be at their finger tips.

ROSE

The scope is miniscule

Design not specified
Unclear specification of
resources

NSC

Covers a wider scope

Clear specification of
the design
Clear specification of
resources