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 emphasizes the role of the teacher as a facilitator
who supports and guides students through an active learning process. His theory is grounded in
constructivism, which suggests that learners actively construct knowledge through their experiences.
Stenhouse emphasized the importance of developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry
skills, positioning students at the center of the learning process. He advocated for a curriculum that
encourages learners to take responsibility for their learning and challenges them to think beyond
memorizing content. The focus is on process and understanding rather than rote learning, where the
curriculum itself becomes a framework for dialogue, exploration, and growth.
John Bobbitt (Behavioral Approach):
Bobbitt's approach is grounded in behaviorism, where learning is seen as a series of measurable actions
or behaviors. He believed that curriculum should be focused on achieving specific, predefined goals.
Bobbitt’s theory views teaching as a means of transmitting knowledge, with the teacher controlling the
learning environment. Behaviorism emphasizes the importance of measurable outcomes, making the
curriculum highly structured and task-oriented. For Bobbitt, the curriculum is a set of instructional
strategies designed to shape the behavior of students, focusing on observable outcomes like the
acquisition of specific skills, facts, and competencies.
Disclaimer:
1.2 Practical Implications for Teachers (5 marks)
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original
Stenhouse's work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
approach:
responsible for how the materials are used.
Teachers working within the learner-centered framework must adopt a flexible, reflective, and adaptive
teaching style. They need to be facilitators who encourage learners to explore and question content,
promoting active participation and critical thinking. The focus is less on delivering content and more on
guiding students through problem-solving and inquiry-based learning. Teachers must be prepared to
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 emphasizes the role of the teacher as a facilitator
who supports and guides students through an active learning process. His theory is grounded in
constructivism, which suggests that learners actively construct knowledge through their experiences.
Stenhouse emphasized the importance of developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry
skills, positioning students at the center of the learning process. He advocated for a curriculum that
encourages learners to take responsibility for their learning and challenges them to think beyond
memorizing content. The focus is on process and understanding rather than rote learning, where the
curriculum itself becomes a framework for dialogue, exploration, and growth.
John Bobbitt (Behavioral Approach):
Bobbitt's approach is grounded in behaviorism, where learning is seen as a series of measurable actions
or behaviors. He believed that curriculum should be focused on achieving specific, predefined goals.
Bobbitt’s theory views teaching as a means of transmitting knowledge, with the teacher controlling the
learning environment. Behaviorism emphasizes the importance of measurable outcomes, making the
curriculum highly structured and task-oriented. For Bobbitt, the curriculum is a set of instructional
strategies designed to shape the behavior of students, focusing on observable outcomes like the
acquisition of specific skills, facts, and competencies.
Disclaimer:
1.2 Practical Implications for Teachers (5 marks)
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
submitted as original
Stenhouse's work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
approach:
responsible for how the materials are used.
Teachers working within the learner-centered framework must adopt a flexible, reflective, and adaptive
teaching style. They need to be facilitators who encourage learners to explore and question content,
promoting active participation and critical thinking. The focus is less on delivering content and more on
guiding students through problem-solving and inquiry-based learning. Teachers must be prepared to
