Tyler's Approach
by deana westberry
1. Major Features
1.1. Asks 4 Questions
1.1.1. 1. What educational purposes should the school seek to attain?
1.1.2. 2. How can learning experiences be selected that are likely to be useful in attaining these objectives?
1.1.3. 3. How can learning experiences be organized for effective instruction?
1.1.4. 4. How can the effectiveness of learning experiences be evaluated?
2. Principles
2.1. Curriculum planning is an ongoing cycle involving replanning, redeveloping and reappraisal
2.2. Focuses on the individual, society and subject matter
2.3. Emphasis on common sense and clarity
2.4. "No single source of information is adequate to provide a basis for wise and comprehensive decisions about the objectives of the school."
3. Why is this useful to me?
3.1. This model allows me to:
3.1.1. think about the curriculum I teach
3.1.2. reflect on how I present new material
3.1.3. find out why the material I teach is important and useful to the students