1. Chapter 1- The Field of Curriculum Dewey Tyler Counts

2. A curriculum approach reflects a person’s view of the world

3. Curriculum Approaches Behavioral Managerial Systems Academic Humanistic

4. Reconceptualists

5. Definitions of Curriculum A plan for achieving desired goals or ends The experiences of the learner A system for dealing with people and processes A field of study Subject matter

6. Asking the right questions is crucial for addressing basic concerns in curriculum and for determining the basic concepts, principles, and research methods of the field.

7. Foundations of Curriculum Philosophy History Psychology Sociology

8. Domains of Curriculum Philosophy Theory Research History Development Design Evaluation Policy As a Field of Study

9. Theory and Practice Theory: the most advanced and valid knowledge available that can be generalized and applied to many situations

10. The test of a good theory is whether it can guide practice. In reverse, good practice is based on theory.

11. Curriculum Workers Curriculum Worker Curriculum Supervisor Curriculum Leader Curriculum Coordinator Curriculum Specialist

12. The Teacher and the Curriculum The teacher should play a major role in planning, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum