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    The document discusses the foundations of curriculum. It defines foundations as forces that influence curriculum developers, such as beliefs, views of learning, and societal needs. The foundations discussed are historical, sociological, psychological, philosophical, and spiritual. Specifically, it examines the historical foundations of modern and church education in Ethiopia, how society influences curriculum, theories of learning [psychological foundations], and philosophies like idealism, realism, existentialism, and pragmatism that impact curriculum goals and design.

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    The document discusses the foundations of curriculum. It defines foundations as forces that influence curriculum developers, such as beliefs, views of learning, and societal needs. The foundations discussed are historical, sociological, psychological, philosophical, and spiritual. Specifically, it examines the historical foundations of modern and church education in Ethiopia, how society influences curriculum, theories of learning [psychological foundations], and philosophies like idealism, realism, existentialism, and pragmatism that impact curriculum goals and design.

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    Foundations of Curriculum

    Presented for discussion


    Objectives of the presentation

     To enhance participants’ understanding of curriculum


    and its foundation

     To encourage open discussion among participants


    Contents

     Definition of foundation as applied to curriculum


     Foundations of education/curriculum
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Foundations are forces that influence the minds of


    curriculum developers
     These forces are beliefs, orientations, conception of

    learning and the needs of society


     Foundations of curriculum are rooted with foundation

    of education
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Definition of curriculum varies based on our position,


    approach, understanding of the world and philosophical
    basis
     These forces play pivotal role in deciding

     The goal of the curriculum


     The contents of the curriculum
     The organization/structure of the curriculum
     How the curriculum should be taught
    Foundations of Curriculum

     The foundations are:


     Historical
     Sociological
     Psychological
     Philosophical
     Spiritual
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Historical Foundation
     helps us to understand who we are, where we fit in the
    world, and how we differ and relate to the past

     Church education in Ethiopia started in the 6th century


    and modern education was introduced in 1908
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Historical Foundation
     Both modern and church education has its own purpose

    and limitations
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Sociological Foundation
     These are issues from the society that influences the
    development of curriculum
     The view of human existence as individual and social being
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Psychological Foundation
     The view of how people learn and behave
     These views are behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Philosophical Foundation
     Philosophy is an investigation of nature, causes and principles
    of reality, knowledge, or values based on logical reasoning
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Philosophical Foundation
     The three tools of philosophy are:
    Metaphysics: Theory of reality
    Axiology: Theory of value
    Epistemology: Theory of knowledge
    Ontology:
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Philosophical Foundation
     The known educational philosophies
    Idealism: reality is made of absolute truth, truth is perfect
    and eternal and not found in the world matter. It is
    characterized by wisdom of goodness, discipline, order
    and self-control
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Philosophical Foundation
     The known educational philosophies
    Realism: reality is made of natural laws and facts. All
    knowledge is derived from experience through sense
    organs and reason.
    The goal of education according to this view is to equip
    students with knowledge and skill that will be used to
    understand the environment
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Philosophical Foundation
     The known educational philosophies
    Existentialism: individuals make good judgement of their
    environment
    Individuals can create their own meaning and themselves
    Focusses on cognitive and affective needs of individuals
    Foundations of Curriculum

     Philosophical Foundation
     The known educational philosophies
    Pragmatism: individuals can adapt to the constantly
    changing world
    The focus of curriculum/ education is to solve
    contemporary problem scientifically
    Questions and Reflections
    Questions for Discussion

    1. What was the purpose, contribution and limitation of


    church education?
    2. What was the aim of modern education during
    Emperor Menelik II?
    3. How do we characterize the sociological view of
    church education to curriculum?
    Questions for Discussion

    4. Explain the psychological view point of Ethiopian


    Orthodox Church education to curriculum
    5. What is the philosophical view point of EOC to
    curriculum?

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