Theory to Practice – Influences on the Curriculum
Tyler writes that “… no single source of information is adequate to provide a basis for wise and comprehensive decisions about the objectives of the school. Each of these sources has certain values to commend it.”
With this thought in mind, answer the following:
1. In the quotation above, to what “sources” is Tyler referring? There are three. List the three and provide a short description of each.
2. Identity one objective taught in your school (or at a school you are familiar with), noting the course and grade level with which it is associated. You may need to refer to the Alabama Course of Study. (
Objective:
Course and Grade Level:
3. Based on Tyler’s writings, what is the source of the objective?
4. What is your school’s stated philosophy (vision)?
The mission of the Saraland City School System is to ensure that each student realizes his or her unique potential through a system characterized by a dedicated and exemplary staff, a supportive and involved community, a recognition and celebration of diversity, an optimal utilization of resources, an uncompromising commitment to excellence and a willingness to affect change.
5. Using your school’s vision as the philosophical lens, how does the objective align with or contradict your school’s vision? Does it matter? Why or why not?
6. According to your understanding of Tyler’s writing on the psychology of learning, is the objective you provided more in line with the theory of generalization or does it follow the specific stimulus-response learning theory? Explain your answer. Does it matter? Why or why not?
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Complete the Influences on Curriculum Worksheet
Refer to the Alabama Course of Study as you complete the worksheet.
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