History of curriculum theory

By juan ignacio gomez
  • 600 BCE

    Curriculum as learning contents

    Curriculum as learning contents
    Ancient Greece & Rome
  • Jan 9, 1400

    Middle Ages

    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.