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What are the three categories of sources for curriculum foundations identified by curriculum development scholars?
- Studies of learners and learning theory (psychology) 2. Studies of life (sociology and anthropology) 3. Studies of the nature and value of knowledge (philosophy)
According to Print (1993), what are the five important areas in which psychology can provide information for curriculum development?
- Educational objectives 2. Student characteristics 3. Learning processes 4. Teaching methods 5. Evaluation procedures
How does Sociology and Anthropology affect curriculum processes?
They provide knowledge about society and culture, helping in selecting curriculum content and understanding the context of curriculum development.
What role does Philosophy play as a foundation in curriculum development?
It helps curriculum workers understand the nature of knowledge and determine what subjects or topics are worthwhile.
Why is knowledge about learners and learning theory (psychology) important in curriculum development?
To understand human behavior and its implications on educational objectives, student characteristics, learning processes, teaching methods, and evaluation procedures.
How do studies of life (sociology and anthropology) contribute to curriculum development?
By providing an understanding of society and culture, influencing the selection of curriculum content and addressing social and educational issues.
Study Notes
Curriculum Foundations
- Scholars in curriculum development identify three categories of sources for curriculum foundations:
- Studies of learners and learning theory (psychology)
- Studies of life (sociology and anthropology)
- Studies of the nature and value of knowledge (philosophy)
Psychology as a Foundation
- Deals with understanding human behavior
- Provides information in five important areas:
- Educational objectives
- Student characteristics
- Learning processes
- Teaching methods
- Evaluation procedures
Sociology and Anthropology as Foundations
- Affect all curriculum processes
- Provide knowledge about society and its culture
- Important in selecting curriculum content
- Help understand social and educational issues affecting curriculum processes and education in general
Philosophy as a Foundation
- Helps understand the nature of knowledge
- Determines what subjects or topics are worthwhile
- Informs curriculum workers on the value of knowledge
Learn about curriculum development scholars like Tyler, Taba, Eisner, Saylor, Print, Sowell, and Tanner, who identified sources for curriculum foundations in psychology, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy. Understand the influence of these foundations on curriculum design.
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