CSP4801 Assignment
3 2024
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, CSP4801 Assignment 3 2024
1. Summarise the main ideas of the positivist, interpretivist, critical and post-
structuralist curriculum as set out in chapter 1 of your textbook. Present your
answer in table format. (25) Marking guide: Criteria Description Marks
Understanding of Positivist Curriculum Demonstrates a comprehensive
understanding, accurately summarising main ideas with clear examples 5
Understanding of Interpretivist Curriculum Provides a thorough and nuanced
summary, including relevant examples and key concepts 5 Understanding of
Critical Curriculum Offers an in-depth summary, effectively capturing key
concepts and their implications 5 Understanding of Post-Structuralist
Curriculum Provides a detailed and precise summary, accurately presenting
complex ideas and their implications 5 Overall Presentation and Clarity
Presents information in a highly organised and coherent manner, with clear
distinctions between different curriculum approaches 5 Total Marks 25
Below is a table summarizing the main ideas of the positivist, interpretivist, critical,
and post-structuralist curricula as set out in Chapter 1 of your textbook:
Curriculum Examples/Key Concepts
Main Ideas
Approach
Emphasizes objective - Standardized testing <br> -
knowledge and scientific Curriculum designed around
Positivist
methods. Focuses on empirical data <br> - Focus
Curriculum
measurable outcomes and on quantifiable skills
facts.
Focuses on understanding the - Qualitative research
subjective meanings and methods <br> - Student-
Interpretivist centered learning <br> -
experiences of individuals.
Curriculum Emphasis on cultural and
Emphasizes context and
interpretation. social context
Aims to question and - Critical pedagogy <br> -
challenge societal structures Empowerment and
Critical emancipation <br> -
and power dynamics.
Curriculum Addressing issues of race,
Advocates for social justice
and equity. class, and gender
3 2024
[Company address]
, CSP4801 Assignment 3 2024
1. Summarise the main ideas of the positivist, interpretivist, critical and post-
structuralist curriculum as set out in chapter 1 of your textbook. Present your
answer in table format. (25) Marking guide: Criteria Description Marks
Understanding of Positivist Curriculum Demonstrates a comprehensive
understanding, accurately summarising main ideas with clear examples 5
Understanding of Interpretivist Curriculum Provides a thorough and nuanced
summary, including relevant examples and key concepts 5 Understanding of
Critical Curriculum Offers an in-depth summary, effectively capturing key
concepts and their implications 5 Understanding of Post-Structuralist
Curriculum Provides a detailed and precise summary, accurately presenting
complex ideas and their implications 5 Overall Presentation and Clarity
Presents information in a highly organised and coherent manner, with clear
distinctions between different curriculum approaches 5 Total Marks 25
Below is a table summarizing the main ideas of the positivist, interpretivist, critical,
and post-structuralist curricula as set out in Chapter 1 of your textbook:
Curriculum Examples/Key Concepts
Main Ideas
Approach
Emphasizes objective - Standardized testing <br> -
knowledge and scientific Curriculum designed around
Positivist
methods. Focuses on empirical data <br> - Focus
Curriculum
measurable outcomes and on quantifiable skills
facts.
Focuses on understanding the - Qualitative research
subjective meanings and methods <br> - Student-
Interpretivist centered learning <br> -
experiences of individuals.
Curriculum Emphasis on cultural and
Emphasizes context and
interpretation. social context
Aims to question and - Critical pedagogy <br> -
challenge societal structures Empowerment and
Critical emancipation <br> -
and power dynamics.
Curriculum Addressing issues of race,
Advocates for social justice
and equity. class, and gender
