Lesson 5 - Linear Curriculum Development Models | Educ 122 | Saint Mary's University | 2021-2022

Summary

This lesson, delivered by Jerome H. Bautista, focuses on various linear curriculum development models. It covers Tyler's Rational Linear Model, Taba's Grassroots Rational Model, the Standards-Based Curriculum Development Model, and the Understanding by Design (UBD) Model. Tyler's model emphasizes a logical, step-by-step process, while Taba's version incorporates teacher involvement and addresses learner needs. The Standards-Based model focuses on developing curriculum standards, while UBD highlights backward design and enduring understandings. The lesson underscores the importance of teacher input and creating learner-centered curricula for effective educational development.

Takeaways

• 😀 Tyler's Rational Linear Model is the foundation of many curriculum development models, focusing on a logical, step-by-step process from objectives to evaluation.
• 😀 Hilda Taba’s Grassroots Rational Model expands on Tyler’s approach by involving teachers more directly and adding steps like diagnosing learner needs.
• 😀 The Standards-Based Curriculum Development Model prioritizes the creation and refinement of content standards, emphasizing teacher input and data-driven decisions.
• 😀 Understanding by Design (UBD) uses a backward design approach, starting with clear learning goals before planning assessments and instructional methods.
• 😀 Tyler's model is structured around four key questions that guide curriculum development, ensuring clarity and logical flow in the process.
• 😀 Taba’s model recognizes the importance of diagnosing the needs of students and ensures the curriculum is learner-centered, making it more responsive to student needs.
• 😀 The Standards-Based model focuses on developing and refining standards in three phases, aiming to improve consistency and relevance across educational settings.
• 😀 UBD emphasizes 'enduring understandings,' focusing on ideas with lasting value that students can apply beyond the classroom.
• 😀 Teacher input is a critical element in both Taba’s and the Standards-Based models, recognizing their experience and insights into effective curriculum implementation.
• 😀 The Understanding by Design model promotes authentic assessments, encouraging students to apply what they've learned in real-world contexts.
• 😀 Taba's model and UBD both advocate for a top-down approach to curriculum development, with the latter specifically focusing on student understanding and the real-life application of knowledge.

Q & A

What are the three categories of curriculum development models mentioned in the transcript?

The three categories of curriculum development models mentioned are linear, cyclical, and dynamic.

Why are linear curriculum models called 'linear'?

Linear curriculum models are called 'linear' because they follow a step-by-step, sequential path in the curriculum development process, starting from objectives and progressing through to evaluation.

What is the main argument of Ralph Tyler in his rational linear model?

Ralph Tyler argued that curriculum development should be logical and systematic, following a sequential pattern from objectives to content, learning experiences, and evaluation.

What are the four basic questions in Tyler’s rational linear model?

The four basic questions are: 1) What educational purposes should schools seek to attain? 2) What educational experiences are likely to achieve these purposes? 3) How can these experiences be organized? 4) How can we determine whether these purposes are being attained?

How does Taba's grassroots rational model differ from Tyler's model?

Taba's grassroots rational model adds more input from teachers and emphasizes the diagnosis of needs. It involves teachers directly in the curriculum development process and introduces additional steps such as diagnosing needs and selecting content.

What is the most striking feature of Taba's model compared to Tyler's?

The most striking feature of Taba's model is the 'diagnosis of needs,' which ensures the curriculum is tailored to the learners' needs, making it more learner-centered.

What is the focus of the standards-based curriculum development model?

The standards-based curriculum development model focuses on developing and refining curriculum standards through three phases: developing content standards, creating benchmarks, and finalizing products.

How does the standards-based model involve teacher input?

Teacher input is crucial in the standards-based model, as teachers provide valuable insights on how curriculum standards can be implemented effectively, based on their past experiences and knowledge.

What is the main idea behind the Understanding by Design (UBD) model?

The main idea behind UBD, also known as backward design, is to start with the desired learning outcomes or goals, then design assessments to measure student learning, and finally plan learning experiences to achieve those outcomes.

Why is UBD considered a backward design model?

UBD is considered a backward design model because it begins with identifying desired results and assessments before planning the learning experiences and instructional strategies.