Curriculum theories.

Curriculum theories.

1. What is it?

   • Is a pedagogical approach aimed at examining and shaping the content to be taught in education.
   • Is a theoretical-practical academic approach to examine and shape the contents taught in the educational environment.
   • Is focused on what a particular individual, a class, or all students going through the educational system should learn

2. What is it used for?

   • Decided what content should be part of the educational curriculum.

3. Types of curriculums.

   • Written curriculum.
     • Hidden curriculum.
       • Supported curriculum.
         • The additional tools, resources, and learning experiences found in and outside a classroom.
         • Assessed curriculum.
           • quizzes, tests, and other kinds of methods to measure students’ success.
       • A hidden curriculum is not planned, but it has a significant impact on what students learn.
     • Instruction documents, films, text, and other materials they need.

4. Theories.

   • Practical theory.
     • Reports on the judgment of teachers and other active members of society.
   • Critical theories.
     • Analyze the ways in which our society, and our views of it, have been shaped.
   • Technical theory.
     • The curriculum is seen as a context characterized by social needs and objectives.

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