UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO

Analysis of Different
Curriculum Models
 Topic Outline

• Prescriptive model
• Descriptive model
• Linear models
• Cyclical models
• Dynamic models
• Summary

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 What is Prescriptive and Descriptive model

Prescriptive model - tell what curriculum writer should

do(intent) and how to create a curriculum.

Descriptive model - provides information of what

curriculum writer actually do and (content) what the
curriculum covers.

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 Analysis Of Different Curriculum Development
Model
Prescriptive

Tyler’s Model
Taba’s Grassroots Model
Understanding by Design Model
Systematic Design Model
Print’s Model
Contextual Filters Model
Nicholls & Nicholls Model
Pawilen’s Model

Rational/Objectives Dynamic/Interaction

Standard-Based Model
Wheeler’s Model Walker’s Model
Eisner’s Model

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 Linear Model of Curriculum Development

Why are these models called linear?

• The model is linear because the process follows
a path of one line.
• The line prescribes a rational step-by-step
procedure for curriculum development.

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Components of Linear Model

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 Components of the Linear Model
The linear model of curriculum development typically
includes the following components:
1.Stating or selecting Objectives: Identifying the goals and
learning outcomes that the curriculum aims to achieve.
2.Selecting Learning Experiences: Choosing appropriate
activities and resources that support the attainment of the
objectives.
3.Organizing Learning Experiences: Structuring the sequence
and progression of learning activities.
4.Evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of the curriculum in
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Advantage:
•It has a clear and structured approach, which provides
a systematic framework for curriculum development,
Disadvantage:
•It has a limited focus on cognitive learning and the
potential lack of attention to affective or social learning.
This means that it may not fully address the diverse
needs and interests of students.

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 Four Linear Model
1. Tyler’s Rational Linear Model
-it presented a sequential pattern from objectives to content,
learning experiences, and evaluation.
2.Taba’s Grassroots Rational Model
-modified version of Tyler’s model.
3.Standards-based Curriculum Development Model
-intended for any discipline from basic education to higher
education.
4.Understanding by Design Model (UBD)
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The Cyclical Models

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 The Cyclical Model of Nicholls and Nicholls
(1978) and the Contextual Filters Model of
Course Planning Model
• present an interrelated procedure for developing curriculum
• prescriptive by starting situational analysis
• dynamic as they are applicable to school-based curriculum
development

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DYNAMIC MODEL OF
CURRICULUM
DEVELOPMENT

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 Dynamic Model

• Show how curriculum workers develop

curricula in various educational context.
• It allows the curriculum developers to
change the curriculum.
• It is usually used in school-based setting.

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 Dynamic Models
WALKER’S MODEL
Recognize the role and influence of curriculum
workers in any curriculum development task.
EISNER’S ARTISTIC MODEL
Presented the idea on how curriculum development
should be done.
PAWILEN’S MODEL
Help curriculum workers in developing curriculum
that is relevant and appropriate to Philippine context.
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 Summary LINEAR MODELS
-provide a direct and time-
-Standard-based efficient approach to curriculum
Curriculum development
Development Model - simplifies the process for it to
-Understanding By be easier to follow
Design (UBD) - highly prescriptive and
-Systematic Design rational
Model - States precisely where to start
-Print’s Curriculum in the curriculum development
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 CYCLICAL MODELS

-Nicholls and -presents an interrelated

procedure for developing
Nicholls (1987) curriculum

-Contextual Filters -prescriptive by starting with

Model of Course situational analysis; yet, they
Planning Model are also dynamic

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 DYNAMIC MODELS

- Eisner’s Model - Less rigid in application and can

be used in school-based
(1979) curriculum development
- Walker’ s Model
- Reflects how institutions and
(1971) teachers develop curricula
- Pawilen’s - Eisner’s model is prescriptive;
Model (2011) yet, it is also descriptive
- Walker’s model is highly dynamic
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