CUS3701
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER)..
DUE DATE: 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1: Curriculum Approaches (15 Marks)
1.1 Theoretical Foundations of the Approaches (5 Marks)
Lawrence Stenhouse (Learner-Centered Approach):
Stenhouse's learner-centered approach to curriculum is grounded in the belief that the learner should
be at the center of the educational experience. He argued that the curriculum should not merely be a
list of content or activities but a dynamic process shaped by the needs and interests of the learner. The
primary aim of this approach is to foster critical thinking, self-directed learning, and problem-solving
abilities. Stenhouse emphasized the importance of inquiry-based learning, where students actively
engage with content rather than passively receiving information. The theoretical foundation draws from
humanism and constructivism, with a focus on the learner's autonomy and the teacher’s role as a
facilitator of learning rather than an authority figure.
John Bobbitt (Behavioral Approach):
Bobbitt’s behavioral approach, on the other hand, is rooted in behaviorism, focusing on the observable
and measurable outcomes of education. He viewed education as a means to shape specific behaviors or
skills, emphasizing clearly defined learning objectives and outcomes. Bobbitt’s approach was influenced
by the principles of scientific management and emphasized standardization, efficiency, and control. The
teacher’s role in this approach is to direct and control the learning process, ensuring that learners
achieve predetermined goals through structured activities and assessments.
1.2 Practical Implications for Teachers (5 Marks)
Disclaimer:
Stenhouse’s
The materialsApproach:
provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
Teachers following Stenhouse's learner-centered approach must adopt a more flexible, responsive role.
responsible for how the materials are used.
They are no longer the sole authority figures in the classroom but act as facilitators, guiding students to
explore and construct their knowledge. This approach requires teachers to create a learning
environment that encourages inquiry, critical thinking, and self
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER)..
DUE DATE: 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1: Curriculum Approaches (15 Marks)
1.1 Theoretical Foundations of the Approaches (5 Marks)
Lawrence Stenhouse (Learner-Centered Approach):
Stenhouse's learner-centered approach to curriculum is grounded in the belief that the learner should
be at the center of the educational experience. He argued that the curriculum should not merely be a
list of content or activities but a dynamic process shaped by the needs and interests of the learner. The
primary aim of this approach is to foster critical thinking, self-directed learning, and problem-solving
abilities. Stenhouse emphasized the importance of inquiry-based learning, where students actively
engage with content rather than passively receiving information. The theoretical foundation draws from
humanism and constructivism, with a focus on the learner's autonomy and the teacher’s role as a
facilitator of learning rather than an authority figure.
John Bobbitt (Behavioral Approach):
Bobbitt’s behavioral approach, on the other hand, is rooted in behaviorism, focusing on the observable
and measurable outcomes of education. He viewed education as a means to shape specific behaviors or
skills, emphasizing clearly defined learning objectives and outcomes. Bobbitt’s approach was influenced
by the principles of scientific management and emphasized standardization, efficiency, and control. The
teacher’s role in this approach is to direct and control the learning process, ensuring that learners
achieve predetermined goals through structured activities and assessments.
1.2 Practical Implications for Teachers (5 Marks)
Disclaimer:
Stenhouse’s
The materialsApproach:
provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
Teachers following Stenhouse's learner-centered approach must adopt a more flexible, responsive role.
responsible for how the materials are used.
They are no longer the sole authority figures in the classroom but act as facilitators, guiding students to
explore and construct their knowledge. This approach requires teachers to create a learning
environment that encourages inquiry, critical thinking, and self
