Humans are born learning thus the learned curriculum actually encompasses a combination of all of the below -- the hidden, null, written, political, and societal etc. curricula. Since students learn all the time through exposure and modeled behaviours, this means that they learn important social and emotional lessons from everyone who inhabits a school -- from the janitorial staff, the secretary, the cafeteria workers, their peers, as well as from the deportment, conduct, and attitudes expressed and modeled by their teachers. Anything and everything that teaches a lesson planned or otherwise is a type of curriculum. Many educators are unaware of the strong lessons imparted to youths by these various contacts. (Wilson 1990)
Using the information gathered from the last session share your thoughts on Wilson's views
Using the information gathered from the last session share your thoughts on Wilson's views
I want to agree with Wilson that humans are "born Learning", and this concretize my thought that all models of curricula are tightly aligned. The Learned Curriculum, as defined by Blogger THAT ALIGNMENT GUY, speaks to the knowledge and skills acquired by students during the schooling process. As this is corroborated by a number of specialists in this field, it stands to reason then that irrespective of whether the intended curriculum is written, hidden, null or any other specified model, they are all enveloped in the learned curriculum.
ReplyDeleteAndy Porter diagrammed this aptly as he seeks to show the correlation among the various facets of curriculum types. He highlighted that whether the model is the Enacted, Assessed or Intended, all have as the hub, the Learned Curriculum.
(see graphical depiction by searching Andy Porter's Learned Curriculum)
The word "Curriculum" as it is defined from its early Latin origins means literally “to run a course.”
DeleteUsing the example of a course for running or walking is usually a set location; however along the way there may be water breaks, other runners or walkers, the path may be paved or rugged...etc.
There are a myriad of factors that affect the run/walk and at the end each shape the individuals view of the exercise.
This is the same with the curriculum as stated by Wilson, humans are born learning and learn from many different things and in diverse settings as well.
So the school and its planned lessons do impart a wealth of knowledge, but factoring in other curricula the hidden, null, written, political, and societal etc. make a complete curricula and the “roundedness” of the individual.
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This re-enforces the belief that many of the most important things / life lessons are not "taught" in school. It also shows that people/children "pick up" things e.g. attitudes, thoughts, morals from all that they are exposed to.
Thanks for your comment Anna you have made a very valuable point in your response. I encourage you to continue to support the blogs as you participate in the sessions.
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ReplyDeleteThe Tyler Model suggests that curriculum development obtains data from three sources the learner, society and the subject matter.
ReplyDeleteIt puports that there are four essential question to be asked under this model, which are:
1. What is the purpose of education.
2. What educational learning experiences can attain these purposes
3. How can these experiencesbe effectively organized.
4. How can we determine whether these purposes are being attained.
Curriculum Design plays a vital role in ensuring quality learning and an enriching teaching experience.
ReplyDeleteThis encompasses the knowledge, skills and the requisite competencies that ensure a successful presentation of the curriculum.
It is my view that there needs to be a distinct and direct relationship between the learning outcomes learners are expected to meet, the methods by which they are assessed and the learning activities that are designed within the curriculum to enable them to achieve the established learning objectives.
There are different types of curriculum design. One such design is the Subject-based. The Subject-based curriculum design is the most frequently used design. This places emphasis on a particular discipline or subject e.g. customer service, housekeeping, food and beverage etc.
Can my team members state the advantages and disadvantages of subject-based design?
I would first like to state that the Subject Based Design is the oldest and most widely used. It is utilized here in Jamaica. Some of the advantages include the fact that most teachers and students are familiar with it and its main focus is on equiping or providing students with specialized skills and concepts in a particular field. Additionally there is always a wide variety of support materials published for these subject areas. In my personal opinion, it is the "go to" curriculum because it is the easiest to implement,and execute, wether due to cost or efficiency. The disadvantage is that it puts teachers in a 'box' because it does not allow for creative teaching methods and does not cater to the needs of the learner due to the fact that it is content driven. Why is it that this method utilizes exams that add additional pressure on students to excel by rout rather than excelling because they have garnered an appreciation and understanding for the topic. Can there be a curriculum implemented that while it does follow a structure...it allows for creativity and passion to be the main drivers for absorption of information?
ReplyDeleteVery interesting comments. Some persons have posted some thought provoking questions in relation to curriculum. It would be good to use some sources to reinforce your point of view. Well done everyone👏.
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