Chapter 1- The Field of Curriculum

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A curriculum approach reflects a person’s view of the world

Curriculum Approaches

• Behavioral

• Managerial

• Systems

• Academic

• Humanistic

Reconceptualists

Definitions of Curriculum

• A plan for achieving desired goals or ends

• The experiences of the learner

• A system for dealing with people and processes

• A field of study

• Subject matter

Asking the right questions is crucial for addressing basic

concerns in curriculum and for determining the basic concepts,

principles, and research methods of the field.

Foundations of Curriculum

• Philosophy

• History

• Psychology

• Sociology

Domains of Curriculum

• Philosophy• Theory• Research• History• Development

• Design• Evaluation• Policy• As a Field of Study

Theory and Practice

• Theory: the most advanced and valid knowledge available that can be generalized and applied to many situations

The test of a good theory is whether it can guide practice. In

reverse, good practice is based on theory.

Curriculum Workers

• Curriculum Worker

• Curriculum Supervisor

• Curriculum Leader

• Curriculum Coordinator

• Curriculum Specialist

The Teacher and the Curriculum

• The teacher should play a major role in planning, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum