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What are the three categories of sources for curriculum foundations identified by curriculum development scholars?
What are the three categories of sources for curriculum foundations identified by curriculum development scholars?
- Studies of teachers, studies of society and culture, and studies of human behavior
- Studies of math, studies of science, and studies of language arts
- Studies of learners, studies of life, and studies of the nature and value of knowledge (correct)
- Studies of history, studies of technology, and studies of geography
According to Print (1993), which of the following is not an important area where psychology can provide information for curriculum development?
According to Print (1993), which of the following is not an important area where psychology can provide information for curriculum development?
- Teaching methods
- Educational objectives
- Curriculum funding (correct)
- Student characteristics
How does sociology and anthropology influence curriculum processes?
How does sociology and anthropology influence curriculum processes?
- By dictating specific teaching methods
- By determining student characteristics
- By shaping educational objectives
- By providing a clear understanding of society and its culture (correct)
Why is philosophy considered an important foundation for curriculum development?
Why is philosophy considered an important foundation for curriculum development?
According to Sowell (1996), why is knowledge about society and culture important in curriculum development?
According to Sowell (1996), why is knowledge about society and culture important in curriculum development?
Which discipline deals with understanding human behavior and is considered important in curriculum development?
Which discipline deals with understanding human behavior and is considered important in curriculum development?