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Foundations of Curr 1
Foundations of Curr 1
Curriculum
Development
Foundations of Curriculum
Philosophical
Historical
Psychological
Social
Philosophical Foundations
4 Educational Philosophies
Perennialism
Essentialism
Progressivism
Reconstructionism
Perennialism
presented curriculum
as a science that
emphasizes on
students' need.
1876 - 1956
Historical Foundations of Curriculum
Werret Charters
considered
curriculum also as a
science which is
based on students'
need, and the
teachers plan and
1875 - 1952
activities.
Historical Foundations of Curriculum
William Kilpatrick
viewed curriculum as
purposeful activities
which are child-
centered.
1871 - 1965
Historical Foundations of Curriculum
Harold Rugg
emphasized social
studies in the
curriculum and the
teacher plans the
lesson in advance.
1886 - 1960
Historical Foundations of Curriculum
Hollis Caswell
sees curriculum as
organized around
social functions of
themes, organized
knowledge and
learner's interests. 1901 - 1989
Historical Foundations of Curriculum
Ralph Tyler
believes that
curriculum is a
science and an
extension of
school's philosophy.
Based on students'
1902- 1994
need and interests.
Historical Foundations of Curriculum
Hilda Taba
Contributed to
theoretical and
pedagogical
foundations of
concepts development
and critical thinking in
social studies
curriculum
1902- 1967
Historical Foundations of Curriculum
Peter Oliva
Described how
curriculum change is
cooperative
endeavour. Significant
change is achieved
through group
activity.
1992- 2012
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