CUS3701 Assignment 2 {COMPLETE ANSWERS} Due Date June 2026

QUESTION 1 (10 marks, 10 facts) Theoretical Framing of Curriculum Development Discuss the differences between Ralph Tyler's objectives approach and Lawrence Stenhouse's process approach to curriculum development (Chapter 1). Refer to the following in your answer: • The teacher's role • The learner's role • Curriculum planning • Teaching methods • Assessment Assessment Criterion for Question 1 Students should demonstrate an understanding of Tyler's and Stenhouse's curriculum approaches and compare their views on curriculum planning, teaching, learning and assessment. Differences Between Ralph Tyler’s Objectives Approach and Lawrence Stenhouse’s Process Approach to Curriculum Development Ralph Tyler’s Objectives Approach Ralph Tyler’s objectives approach is regarded as one of the most influential models of curriculum development. Tyler argued that curriculum planning should begin with clearly defined educational objectives that specify what learners should know, understand, and be able to do at the end of instruction (Tyler, 1949). The curriculum is therefore designed around predetermined outcomes, and all teaching, learning, and assessment activities are aligned with these objectives. Tyler viewed curriculum development as a systematic and logical process that ensures educational goals are achieved efficiently and effectively. The Teacher’s Role Within Tyler’s approach, the teacher serves as the primary implementer of curriculum objectives. Teachers are responsible for selecting learning experiences, organising content, and delivering instruction in a manner that enables learners to achieve predetermined outcomes (Ornstein & Hunkins, 2018). The teacher directs the learning process and ensures that classroom activities remain focused on achieving the stated objectives. As a result, the teacher occupies a central position in planning and controlling learning experiences.