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Homework answers / question archive / Learning Guide Unit 2 Overview Unit 2: Curriculum Theory Topics: What is Curriculum Theory? Curriculum Theorists of the past and present Curriculum Ideologies existent in current classrooms Determining the curriculum theories in practice within one’s milieu Learning Objectives: By the end of this Unit, you will be able to: Examine the foundations of curriculum theory and how they may or may not influence the students’ practice over time Derive which curriculum ideologies appear within current teaching milieu Generate a curriculum theory that accommodates students’ educational needs Tasks: Peer assess Unit 1 Written Assignment Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting to the Discussion Forum Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum Complete and submit the Written Assignment Introduction In this unit, you take a trip through history and dive into the readings and materials highlighting important individuals contributing to the evolution of curriculum theory
Learning Guide Unit 2
Overview
Unit 2: Curriculum Theory
Topics:
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this Unit, you will be able to:
Tasks:
Introduction
In this unit, you take a trip through history and dive into the readings and materials highlighting important individuals contributing to the evolution of curriculum theory.
You will also engage in and discuss Schiro’s text explaining 4 curriculum ideologies existent in most, if not all, current day educative experiences. The ideologies are named Scholar Academic, Social Efficiency, Learner-Centered and Social Reconstruction. They are presented as individual theories but operate in combination of some sort in most public school settings. In a private school, the curriculum policy may mandate and focus on practicing only one of these ideologies; for example, a Montessori school would follow the learner-centered approach.
Reading Assignment
1. Alvior, M.G. (2014). Six Famous Curriculum Theorists and their Contribution to Education. Retrieved from http://simplyeducate.me/2014/12/03/six-famous-curriculum-theorists-and-their-contributions-to-education/
2. History of Education: Selected Moments of the 20th Century. (n.d.). 1949: Ralph W. Tyler Publishes Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction. Retrieved from http://fcis.oise.utoronto.ca/~daniel_sc/assignment1/1949tyler.html
3. Pinar, W. (1978). The Reconceptualization of Curriculum Studies. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 10:3, 205-21. Retrieved from: http://daneshnamehicsa.ir/userfiles/file/Resources/8-2%29%20Ideologies/ARTICLE_William%20Pinar.pdf
4. Schiro, M. S. (2013). Curriculum theory: Conflicting visions and enduring concerns (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications, Inc. Retrieved from: https://talkcurriculum.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/schiro-m-2013-introduction-to-the-curriculum-ideologies.pdf
5. Slattery, P. (1995). Curriculum Development in the Postmodern Era. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc. Retrieved from https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=mBb9CAm3BP0C or use this link: https://www.book2look.com/embed/9781136494185
6. Tyler, R. (1949). In Flinders, D. J., & Thornton, S. J. (Eds.), The Curriculum Studies Reader, Fourth Edition (pp.11-18). New York, NY: Routledge. Retrieved from: https://talkcurriculum.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/tyler-r-2013-basic-principles-of-curriculum-and-instruction.pdf
Optional Videos
1. Boushon, A. (2017, April 10). Curriculum Ideologies [Video File]. Retrieved from
2. Biliteracy Now. (2013, April 28). Curriculum Theory Documentary [Video File]. Retrieved from
Discussion Assignment
In the discussion forum, you are expected to participate often and engage in deep levels of discourse. Please post your initial response as early in the unit as possible and continue to participate throughout the unit. You are required to post an initial response to the question/issue presented in the Forum and then respond to at least 3 of your classmates’ initial posts. You should also respond to anyone who has responded to you.
Discussion Forums will be assessed using this rubric.
Written Assignment
In the introductory paragraph and last sentence of Pinar’s (1978) piece, he writes "If this process of transformation continues at its present rate, the field of curriculum studies will be profoundly different in 20 years time than it has been during the first 50 years of its existence" (p.205).
It is now 40 years after he wrote this article and so, how far has curriculum studies come? Or has the progress slowed, stopped or regressed? Are we just talking in circles about curriculum theory and development or is there nothing left to talk about?
As a future "curriculum theorist", what do you think? For those in the know, share your reasonings. For those new to curriculum discussions, offer your best-educated understandings. Refer to the readings, course materials or professional experiences so far to inform and support your thoughts. You may seek out additional resources for support but nothing extensive as this is a short paper.
Submit a paper which is 2-3 pages in length (no more than 3-pages), exclusive of the reference page. The paper must be double-spaced and cite at least 1 additional source in APA format. The paper must be well-written using Times New Roman, 12 point font. Check all content for grammar, spelling and to be sure that you have properly cited all resources (in APA format) used. Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a free website that provides excellent information and resources for understanding and using the APA format and style. The OWL website can be accessed here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Proofread your work to make sure your responses are clear and coherent. Please be mindful of the quality of work you compose and submit at the graduate level. Contact your instructor if you have any questions or concerns.
This paper will be peer-assessed using this rubric.