Reflection in week 7

in this week we have learned about curriculum theory and practices.

curriculum can be seen as:
1) syllabus (a body of knowledge) to be transmitted.
2) An attempt to achieve certain ends in students- products
3) process
4) praxis

• origin of curriculum

- curriculum has its origin in the learning/ chariot tracks of greece, which literally means "a course".

- in latin, curriculum was a racing chariot; currere with a run.

• John kerr defines curriculum

- all the learning which is planned and guided by the school, whether it is carried on on groups or individually, inside or outside the school.

- two of the key features of curriculum which is planned and guide learning.

1). learning is planned and guided.

2). the definitions refers to schooling ( subject/lesson)

• 4 ways of looking at or approaching curriculum theory and practice.

1). curriculum as a body of knowledge to be transmitted.

2). curriculum as an attempt to achieve certain ends in students.

3). curriculum as process.

4). curriculum as praxis.

• curriculum come from 3 ways according to Aristotle's