MAJOR FOUNDATION OF

CURRICULUM

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Major Foundation Of Curriculum

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The Philosophical Foundation of Curriculum

Major Foundation Of Curriculum

• Philosophy provides educators, teachers and curriculum makers with framework for planning for implementing and evaluating curriculum in schools.

It helps in answering:• What schools are for?

• What subjects are important?

• How students should learn and what materials and methods should be used.

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Major Foundation Of Curriculum

• In decision making :

• Philosophy provides the starting point and will be used for the succeeding decision making.

• The philosophy of a curriculum planner, implementor or evaluator reflects his or her life experiences, common beliefs, social and economic background and education.

Major Foundation Of Curriculum

Major Foundation Of Curriculum

School purposes

Suggestions from subject specialists

Studies of contempora

ry life

Use of psychology of learning

Use of philosophy

Studies of learners

Tyler’s view of philosophy in relation To school purposes

• The Four Educational Philosophies

PerennialismEssentialismProgressivismReconstructionism

Major Foundation Of Curriculum

Educational philosophy - Perennialism

Aim of Education

to educate the rational person; to cultivate the intellect.

Role of Education

teachers help students think with reason.Focus in curriculum

classical subject s, literary analysis and curriculum is constant

Curriculum trends

use of great books and return to liberal arts

Educational philosophy - Essentialism

Aim of Education

to promote the intellectual growth of the individual and educate a competent person

Role of Education

the teachers is the sole authority in his /her subject area/ field of specialization

Focus in curriculum

essential skills of the 3 R’s and essential subjects of English, Science, History, Math and other foreign language

Curriculum trends

excellence in education, back to basics and cultural literacy

Educational philosophy - Essentialism

Educational philosophy - Progressivism

Aim of Education

to promote democratic and social living

Role of Education

knowledge lead s to growth and development of life long learners who actively learn by doing.

Educational philosophy - Progressivism

Focus in curriculum

subjects are interdisciplinary, integrative and interactive. Curriculum is focused on students’ interest, human problems and affairs

Curriculum trends

school reforms, relevant and contextualized curriculum, humanistic education

Educational philosophy - Reconstructivism

Aim of Education

to improve and reconstruct society Education for change

Role of Education

teachers act as agents of change and reform in various educational projects including reseach

Focus in curriculum

focus on present and future trends and issues of national and international interests

Curriculum trends

equality of educational opportunities in education, access to global education

Educational philosophy - Reconstructivism