CSP4801
Assignment 3
2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, 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
Here's a table summarizing the main ideas of the positivist, interpretivist, critical, and
post-structuralist curriculum approaches:
Curriculum Approach Main Ideas Examples
Positivist Curriculum - Emphasizes scientific methods and empirical evidence. -
Quantitative research methodologies
- Objective reality exists and can be measured. - Standardized testing in education
- Focus on observable behaviors and outcomes. - Curriculum based on measurable
objectives
- Values neutrality and reproducibility in research.
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Interpretivist Curriculum - Emphasizes subjective understanding and meanings.
- Qualitative research methodologies
- Reality is socially constructed and context-dependent. - Ethnographic studies in
educational settings
- Focus on interpretation, language, and culture. - Curriculum that
acknowledges diversity
- Values reflexivity and multiple perspectives.
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Assignment 3
2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, 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
Here's a table summarizing the main ideas of the positivist, interpretivist, critical, and
post-structuralist curriculum approaches:
Curriculum Approach Main Ideas Examples
Positivist Curriculum - Emphasizes scientific methods and empirical evidence. -
Quantitative research methodologies
- Objective reality exists and can be measured. - Standardized testing in education
- Focus on observable behaviors and outcomes. - Curriculum based on measurable
objectives
- Values neutrality and reproducibility in research.
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Interpretivist Curriculum - Emphasizes subjective understanding and meanings.
- Qualitative research methodologies
- Reality is socially constructed and context-dependent. - Ethnographic studies in
educational settings
- Focus on interpretation, language, and culture. - Curriculum that
acknowledges diversity
- Values reflexivity and multiple perspectives.
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