Chapter 1 - The Field of Curriculum by Nick Stidham https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb Graphic Summary en-us 2018-07-04 22:54:42 UTC 2018-07-04 23:46:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Curriculum Approaches nickstidham https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb/wish/269414804 Behavioral Approach
  • Blueprint-based approach where the goals and objectives are specific, course content are ordered to tie into these objectives, learning success is gauged based on these objectives
Managerial Approach
  • Social system-based approach where curriculum is planned for programs, schedules, space, resources/equipment, and personnel
Systems Approach
  • Managerial-based approach where people and policies are aligned to organizing curriculum into a whole integrated system
Academic Approach
  • Scholarly-based approach where major positions, trends, and concepts of curriculum are analyzed and synthesized in curriculum development
Humanistic Approach
  • Progressive-based approach based on curriculum activities tied to cooperative learning, independent learning, small group learning, and social activities
Reconceptualist Approach
  • Theory-based approach where curriculum is tied to political, economic, social, moral, and artistic forces

]]> 2018-07-04 22:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb/wish/269414804 Definition of Curriculum nickstidham https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb/wish/269414838
  • Defined as a strategy for achieving goals
  • Defined as tying to the learner’s experiences
  • Defined as a system for working with people
  • Defined as an area of study

    • ]]>     2018-07-04 23:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb/wish/269414838     Foundations of Curriculum - external boundaries of curriculum nickstidham https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb/wish/269414879
  • Philosophical
  • Historical
  • Psychological
  • Social

    • ]]>     2018-07-04 23:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb/wish/269414879     Curriculum Domains - internal knowledge areas of curriculum nickstidham https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb/wish/269414929 Curriculum Development
    • Area exploring how curriculum is planned, implemented, and evaluated along with focusing on what people, processes, and procedures are involved in creating curriculum.
    Curriculum Design
    • Area exploring how curriculum is conceptualizes and arranges its major components such as subject matter, instructional methods/materials, learner experiences/activities.
    Planned and Unplanned Curriculum
    • Operational curriculum (*planned) (exists in the classroom based on the actual situation with necessary teacher adjustments) versus the hidden curriculum (*unplanned) (exists from organic interactions among students and between students and teachers).

    ]]>     2018-07-04 23:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb/wish/269414929     Theory and Practice nickstidham https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb/wish/269414949
  • From Theory to Practice
  • Good theory’s true test is if it can properly guide practice - Good practice is in turn based on sound theory
  • Curriculum Certification
  • States having specified requirements for curriculum to be officially certified

    • ]]>     2018-07-04 23:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb/wish/269414949     The Roles of the Curriculum Worker nickstidham https://padlet.com/nickstidham/935u4iqxdrhb/wish/269414962 The Curriculum Workers Responsibilities
    • Develop technical methods and tools to carry out curriculum planning
    • Blend theory building with practice
    • Agree on involved curriculum development and design
    • Agree on relationships among curriculum, instruction, and supervision
    • Be a change agent considering schools within society
    • Create a mission to provide direction within the organization
    • Be open to new curriculum trends
    The Student’s Role
    • Planning curriculum themes, units, lesson plans, and school projects based on large student input
    The Teacher and the Curriculum
    • Planning curriculum where teacher is involved in every stage of development
    The Principle and the Curriculum
    • Planning curriculum where principles considers its development as a top priority
    Changing Professional Roles: Standards and Testing
    • Planning curriculum tied to state mandates standards and high-stakes testing

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