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Philosophical Foundations of Curriculum

Philosophy is essential to curriculum because it determines the goals and principles that guide curriculum design. However, conflicts can arise when a curriculum worker's philosophical perspectives differ from the institution's. Some key philosophies discussed are idealism, which emphasizes language and experience; realism, which views the world objectively and influences content selection; and pragmatism, which is based on practical experience and consequences. While philosophies like existentialism and essentialism provide guidance, their application is limited. Educators must carefully consider which philosophies align with their views and are appropriate for their curriculum.

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Philosophical Foundations of Curriculum

Philosophy is essential to curriculum because it determines the goals and principles that guide curriculum design. However, conflicts can arise when a curriculum worker's philosophical perspectives differ from the institution's. Some key philosophies discussed are idealism, which emphasizes language and experience; realism, which views the world objectively and influences content selection; and pragmatism, which is based on practical experience and consequences. While philosophies like existentialism and essentialism provide guidance, their application is limited. Educators must carefully consider which philosophies align with their views and are appropriate for their curriculum.

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PHILOSOPHICAL

FOUNDATIONS OF
CURRICULUM
Ana Lucia Chaves Barquero
QUESTIONNAIRE
 Why is philosophy essential to curriculum?
 What does philosophy determines?
 What is the main problem with a conflict of philosophical perspectives
between the curriculum worker and the institution they work for?
 What does idealism entails?
 Why is language important to idealism? Do you agree/disagree? Why?
 What is realism’s view of the world? How does this view influence curriculum?
 What is pragmatism based on?
 What are the principles of pragmatism?
 Why is the application of existentialism limited?
 From the teacher’s roles in Table 2.1, which one aligns more with your view?
 30 min
 Why is perennialism the most conservative philosophy
 What does essentialism emphasize?
 From Curriculum Tips 2.1, which would you say are your top 3?
 Why did Dewey believe that curriculum has to be interdisciplinary?
 What are the 6 things progressivists opposed?
 From Curriculum Tips 2.2, which three are the ones with the biggest
impact on students?
 What do globalists believe?
 What does the reconceptualist curriculum emphasizes?
 What are your personal views on equal educational opportunity?
 From Table 2.3, which role of education sounds more like you? Why?
 30 min
WHAT GOES AND WHAT DOESN’T GO IN YOUR CURRICULUM?

 Up to you, entirely
 As a group, choose the philosophies which you think align better with
your personal views. If there is conflict, vote on them. 2/3 wins.
 Look at what you learned from the reading, which are philosophies or
educational philosophies that you really dislike and think are not
appropriate?
 Even if you do not have your final choice today, you must AT LEAST know
which are the ones that you DO NOT want to use as a basis for your
curriculum.

 30 min
LANGUAGE CURRICULUM: AN OVERVIEW
 Work on the creation of your model of the
curriculum design process
 Take this figure as an example
 What are your goals?
 Notice that the goals are connected to the principles,
the needs, and the environment.
 They have to align.
 What will be the contents and their sequence on
the course?
 How will you monitor and assess?
 What will be the format of your material and why?
 Do you know the needs of your students?
 Which instruments will you need to create to find out?
 Have you thought about the environment your
students will learn in?
 30 min

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