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What role does philosophy play in the development of curriculum?
Philosophy provides a framework for organizing schools and classrooms, determining the goals of education, content organization, and teaching processes.
How does the Academic Rationalist Conception view the curriculum?
It stresses the importance of different disciplines or subject areas as the focus of the curriculum.
What is the focus of the Cognitive Processes Conception in curriculum development?
To develop a repertoire of cognitive skills applicable to a wide range of intellectual problems.
What does the Social Reconstructionist Conception view the school as?
An agency for social change
What does the Technological Conception focus on in curriculum development?
Development of means to achieve educational goals
Define Aims in the context of curriculum development.
Broad statements of social or educational expectations
What is the main emphasis of the Eclectic Conception in curriculum development?
Aligning ideas with multiple curriculum conceptions
What are the Elements/Components of Curriculum that are mentioned in the text?
Curriculum Elements, Curriculum Intent
What do Goals represent in the context of curriculum development?
Statements more specific than aims
What are the three categories of sources for curriculum foundations identified by curriculum development scholars like Tyler, Taba, and Eisner?
- 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), in what five important areas can psychology provide information for curriculum development?
Educational objectives, Student characteristics, Learning processes, Teaching methods, Evaluation procedures
How does sociology and anthropology affect all curriculum processes?
Knowledge about society and its culture is important in selecting the content of the curriculum.
Why is understanding human behavior important in curriculum development according to psychology?
Psychology deals with understanding human behavior, which is crucial in curriculum development.
How does philosophy contribute to curriculum development?
Philosophy provides insights into the nature and value of knowledge, which helps in framing different curriculum conceptions.
In what ways do studies of life (sociology and anthropology) influence curriculum development?
Sociology and anthropology provide knowledge about society and culture that guides the selection of curriculum content.
Test your understanding of the hidden curriculum and foundational concepts in curriculum development. Explore examples of different curriculum types and key scholars in the field, such as Tyler, Taba, and Eisner. Reflect on the impact of the hidden curriculum on school culture.
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