Chapter 3

Philosophical Foundations Of Curriculum

WHAT IS PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION?

From what I read on my notes philosophy are more on what people think and translate it into a words or sentences that can help other people in education. 

The word philosophy is combination of the Greek word

Philos-love

Sophia- wisdom

"Love of wisdom"

Philosophers are people who seek after wisdom and curios about the world always seeking to understand the nature of things. They also, study the others philosopher, from what they study they will come out with a new philosophies and proposing it.

Major Philosophies

Educational Philosophies

 

                                      

Educational philosophies

After studying this chapter, we be able to identify the Psychological Foundation of Curriculum , Identify the types of Major Philosophies and Identify the types Educational Philosophies.

Reflection 2

Reflection 2 

We learn about

• Curriculum Workers - People who work on curriculum engage in many different types of endeavors. They are advised to concentrate on student behaviors in devising objectives for a unit to emphasize appropriate learning experiences rather than simply identifying content to be covered.
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• Curriculum Evaluators - Curriculum evaluation is historically as rich as education. The evaluation concept is so comprehensive that contains several evaluation activities with the common function of investigating a certain curriculum in a given administrative context.
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•  Curriculum Evaluator Roles - To collect, examine, and assess data for the purpose of reporting on the effectiveness, efficiency, and worth of the endeavors and creations of other curriculum workers. Employed by a private testing service, the central administration of a school district, a government-monitoring agency, a publishing company, or a curriculum development group. Their reports are meant to aid in decision making concerning curriculum materials, student achievement, teacher effectiveness, and school accountability. 
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• Curriculum Advocates - Curriculum advocates are educators and members of the general public who are concerned about and attempt to influence what is taught in schools and how it is taugh
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• Curriculum Developers - intentionally create curriculum materials and strategies for others to use in the instructional arena. The important ideas here are “for others to use” and “instructional.” 
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• Curriculum Teorists - examine the philosophical and ideological underpinnings of existing curricula;study how curricula are used, disseminated, created, and evaluated; study the endeavors and intents of other curriculum workers; 

• Teachers as developers .

The role of curriculum worker 

The role of the curriculum worker coordination of curriculum planning and development; definition and application of curriculum theory; design and application of curriculum research; and provision of aid in filling in-service needs of staff.

Reflection 1 - Chapter 1 ( Foundations & Domains Of Curriculum & Pedagogy.

From what I learn in this topic , its all about the concept of curriculum and pedagogy.

• What is curriculum
• Definitions of curriculum
• Interpretations Of curriculum 
• - that which is taught in schools , A set of objects , Content , A program of studies , A set of materials , A sequences of course , A course to study and etc.

• Curriculum plans

1. What should be in curriculum plans for the classroom
2. Who determine the curriculum can only be one or more.

• Malaysian Philosophy of curriculum
• Educational Philosophy
• Historical Foundations Of Curriculum.

After Ms.Soinim teach this chapter , I know to identify the concept or curriculum & pedagogy.

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Hi , blogger’s !

Since I don’t even know how to blogging,I find that this subject is quiet interesting in many persepective even its a lil a bit boring. The interesting of this subject is to create this blog. Creating blog is something new for me and I always ask my friend how to start and keep blogging about the reflection ongoing every week.

So , my name is Christovia Christopho , Im a student of Bach.In Ece in semester 2 who studied at Unitar International University Regional Center in Kota Kinabalu. The reason why I choose this course because I love to be around with kids , playing with them and hangout with kids.

·         God first  , Dream Big , Set Goals and Take Action !

  #Proverbs 3:6

 Put God in charge of my work then what I planned will take place !

Everyone has a fire ( goals ) in their hearts for something and it is their goals in life to find it and keep it lit. My fire in my life are become a great teacher and reach as many of my students as possible by making them feels valued and successful at learning.

In addition , setting my goals give me a long term and short-term motivation. It also gives me the confidence to move on and move to the next level in life. I need to achieve higher and Im still working on it ! Progress goals are like small steps that I take to change my attitude and behaviour.

My teaching philosophy.

• Always be a positive teacher.
• Always smile and show a good positive vibe’s to my students.
•  Empowerment through having fun in education.
•  The more fun we have , the more we learn.
• Making my student feel valued and successful in learning.