Critically evaluate how different curriculum design models meet the diverse needs of pupils

Module Assessment:  An essay in which you will analyse curriculum design and evaluate how it supports the diverse needs of pupils in schools. Weighting: 100% (3500 words equivalent)

  • Demonstrate a systematic understanding of curriculum design and the practical implications of this.
  • Consider the changing political landscapes and the effects this may have on your own and the current UK Government’s values and philosophies that shape policies on curriculum content and coverage.
  • Evaluate curriculum models and critique accordingly; considering the particular local context you may be in and /or with particular learners in mind.
  • Use a wide range of literature but focus on substance rather than name dropping.

Introduction

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  • What is a curriculum? How might it differ from a syllabus
  • Curriculum perspectives
  • Talk through the national primary curriculum in the UK (Check Alexander, 2010:10 – good for what he thinks the N/C should be and for critiquing current N/C). People like Alexander, who argue against a curriculum would argue for a skills and process type of model (Pross model and a skills-based curriculum). So they aren’t just think about that academic route of knowledge and also narrow knowledge – does this meet the needs of all learners?)
  • When thinking about who says the N/C is good or bad, think about why they are saying it, and why they think it is good or bad – thinking about different perspectives

Main Body
Model 1 – The Tyler Model (1949)

  • What is the model?
  • How does it meet the needs all diverse leaners?
  • Any critiques?

Model 2 – The Taba Model

  • What is the model?
  • How does it meet the needs all diverse leaners?
  • Any critiques?

Model 3 – The Saylor and Alexander Model

  • What is the model?
  • How does it meet the needs all diverse leaners?
  • Any critiques?

 Conclusion

  • how does all of this link to the current curriculum we have in the UK today?
  • what is the current curriculum?
  • how it does/ doesn’t link to your curriculum philosophy
  • Critique