Our facilitator Ms. Alvarez, has introduced us, some Models
such as Hilda Taba, Ralph Tyler’s Model and Kerr Operational Model. Let us
begin by having a clear concept of what is Curriculum. Although there are many
definition to that word , Ralph Tyler says that it is ’’ the planned and guided
experiences and intended learning outcomes formulated through the systematic
reconstruction of knowledge and experiences under the auspices of the school,
for the learners continuous and willful growth in personal social competence.” Taba says that Models serve as “guidelines to
action.” Taba believes that the curriculum should be designed by the teacher
rather than others. Her Model is teacher approach. Her model has an inductive
approach. The needs of the students are at the fore front to the curriculum.
On the other hand Tyler’s Model is one of the best know
models. He gathers data from the learner (the needs of the learner), subject
matter (the nature and structure of knowledge), and Life outside the school
(the needs of the society)
Kerr believes that the curriculum process is a very complex
set of activities and decisions and they interact a lot. (Objective, content,
learning experiences and evaluation)
Very interesting and educational, to know about all the
different models. I can honestly say I have learnt a lot on this course given
by Ms. Carla.
