1. Consider the the following statement: “Both
attempting to define curriculum and understanding curriculum history point
toward the dynamic relationship between social culture and curriculum
implementation.” Now, in defining Curriculum Change, Evaluation,
Curriculum theories, Curriculum developers, Curriculum theorizing, Worth:,
Implementation, and Curriculum, what problems are there in defining curriculum
and why? (2-3 Paragraphs)
2. What do A Nation at Risk and Goals 2000 say about 1)
Ideology – What is of most value to learn?
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/NatAtRisk/index.html (A Nation at
Risk)
http://www.ed.gov/G2K/index.html (Goals 200)
Part II:
1. In defining Eisner’s Approach, Schwab’s Practical
Deliberative Approach, Walker’s Deliberative Approach,
Autobiographical/Biographical Approach, Hilda Taba’s Approach, Postmodern
Approach, Existential and/or Psychoanalytic Approach, which terms are difficult
to define? Why?
2. Does there appear to be similarities or overlaps between certain
perspectives? Why or why not?
3. Why is understanding curriculum theory important for
educators? Support with evidence.
