Major Foundation of Curriculum
Major Foundation of Curriculum
Major Foundation of Curriculum
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CURRICULUM
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Major Foundation Of Curriculum
Philosophical
Historical
Psychological
social
Major Foundation Of Curriculum
The Philosophical
Foundation of
Curriculum
Major Foundation Of Curriculum
It helps in answering:
• What schools are for?
• What subjects are important?
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Major Foundation Of Curriculum
• In decision making :
Studies of
Studies of
contemporary
learners
life
School
purposes
Use of
Use of
psychology of
philosophy
learning
Major Foundation Of Curriculum
Perennialism
Essentialism
Progressivism
Reconstructionism
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
Educational philosophy - Essentialism
Focus in curriculum
Curriculum trends
Aim of Education
Role of Education
Focus in curriculum
Curriculum trends
Aim of Education
Role of Education
Focus in curriculum
Curriculum trends