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Developing an understanding of curriculum theory

Running Head : THE CURRICULUM THEORY

The Curriculum Theory

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The Curriculum Theory

The curriculum constitutes a major part of the educational framework It may also defined in various contexts depending on its purpose or intended results - that is , the educational curriculum , curriculum , `hidden ' curriculum , planned and received curriculum , and the formal and informal curriculum . However , despite the various designations that academic institutions may attach to the dimensions of the curriculum , its being a conjecture and a practice still remains . The functionality

of the curriculum lies not only in its practical application to various learning situations , but also in its being a theory since the speculative concepts and notions of what teaching and learning is about guides how the curriculum is put into practice within the academic institution (Kelly , 2004 ) Under these pretexts , the purpose of this discussion will be on the process of dissecting the curriculum as it builds on a theoretical framework through the discussion and analysis of contributions set forth by Ornstein , Coyne and Tanner on the matter at hand . Moreover , its practical application shall also be explore emphasizing on how it influences one 's academic and professional life

The curriculum theory was born out of various contexts or situations that were focused on the processes of learning and education . According to Ornstein and Hunkins (2009 , paradigm shifts concerning the changing landscape of learning and education , such as the changing and diverse needs and concerns of the learners , the acknowledgement for the...

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