The course Secondary School Curriculum and Instruction is a professional course designed for aspiring teachers, introducing them to curriculum concepts, development, models, and evaluation. It covers educational objectives, content organization, and learning experiences, focusing particularly on the Ethiopian secondary school curriculum. The course integrates related subjects such as education foundations, learning psychology, and the role of schools in society.

Its primary aim is to equip secondary school teachers and administrators with essential knowledge and skills in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, it provides insights into the historical, philosophical, and policy aspects of education in Ethiopia.

The course also explores teaching and learning processes, their interactions, and influencing factors to enhance effective instruction. As a foundational methodology course, it prepares students for real classroom challenges and serves as an introduction to specialized teaching methods and micro-teaching.