Curriculum Foundation & Structure

Rondy Rachelle Villanueva

2020-30-3-0039

Licenciatura en Inglés orientada a la enseñanza,

UNIVERSIDAD DEL INSTITUTO CULTURAL
DOMINICO-AMERICANO.

Ana María Martijena Aceto

Educational Philosophy

Date: Sunday, October 9th. 2022

1- Define Philosophy of Education and explain how it influences curriculum
workers?
The area of practical philosophy known as philosophy of education is focused on the
nature of education as well as any potential philosophical ramifications of educational
theory and practice.
Influences curriculum workers because it supports educators' thinking, reasoning, and
belief formation as well as their value assessment. A comprehensive perspective is
developed via philosophy, and it also aids in addressing questions such as why schools
exist, which topics are crucial, how students should be taught, and the best resources
and teaching techniques.
2- Explain why some authors understand that Philosophy is a Curriculum
source:
Since philosophy considers the requirements of children, the environment, schools,
and society as a whole, it serves as the foundation for developing curricula. As a
result, philosophy starts to influence how curricula are developed. Giving educators a
philosophical and deep thinking about education and its needs.
3- Define and explain the differences between Perennialism, Essentialism,
Progressivism, and Reconstructionism?
-Perennialism: Is a teacher-centered educational ideology called perennialism because
it emphasizes unchanging principles and universal truths.
-Essentialism: An educational philosophy that states that everyone should learn the
same concepts and practical skills using tried and true techniques.
-Progressivism: Progressivism is a way of thinking that holds that it is possible
through political action for human societies to improve over time.
-Reconstructionism: In order to improve society and advance global democracy, social
reconstructionism places a strong emphasis on tackling social issues. The curriculum
of reconstructionist educators places a strong emphasis on social transformation as the
ultimate goal of education.
4- Which of the Educational Philosophies defined in the previous question do
you understand influence the Dominican Curriculum and why?
From my point of view, I truly believe that reconstructionism is the main educational
philosophy which influences the Dominican curriculum because one of the main goals
that our curriculum is looking to achieve is improving society through education.