Since there is a strong political element involved in the curriculum, it is important for us as educators to recognize what philosophy underlies the..
Philosophical Foundation of Curriculum
“Philosophy points out to the society what. . . is to be achieved through education.” –Thomas Ogwara, et. al. Introduction P hilosophy is at the heart of curriculum development. It helps educators in formulating beliefs, arguments, and assumptions and in making value judgments. Philosophy develops a broad outlook, and it also helps in answering what schools are for, what subjects are important, how students should learn, and what materials and methods should be used. Philosophy provides the starting point . . . in decision-making about education in its totality (Ogwara, et. al, 2013). Essential Questions How is philosophy a “crucial determinant” in curriculum trends and development? What are the broad categories of philosophy, and what beliefs are espoused in each? What do you perceive as the pros and cons of each philosophy? What is your philosophy of teaching and learning as it relates to the curriculum? How does your philosophy of teaching and learning drive your future persona…
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