History of curriculum theory

  • Curriculum as learning contents
    600 BCE

    Curriculum as learning contents

    Ancient Greece & Rome
  • Middle Ages
    Jan 9, 1400

    Middle Ages

    Latin is given a vital role in education. "stadium, ordo, ratio, formula and intitutio" is used for sequencing studies.
  • 19th Century

    19th Century

    The "moral curricular code" emerged aimed at forming citizens
  • Tyler's curricular proposal

    Tyler's curricular proposal

    "Basic Principles of Curriculum". Precise delimitation of objectives. Linear concept of curriculum
  • Taba's proposal

    Taba's proposal

    "Curriculum Development". Creating programs from a curricular theory. Diagnosing social needs. Curriculum scientifically supported.
  • Stenhouse

    Stenhouse

    "Critical curricular approach". rational curriculum design, linking contents with problem solving (problem-solution approach)
  • Coll

    Coll

    "Constructivist Approach"- knowledge results from collaborative work. Curriculum must be flexible to adapt to particular situations.