1. A Curriculum Model based on the work of Ralph Tyler
Source: Madeus, G.F., & Stufflebeam, D.L. (1989). Educational evaluation: The works of Ralph Tyler.Boston, MA: Kluwer Academic Press.

2. A Definition of Curriculum
(Daniel Tanner, 1980)
“The planned and guided learning experiences and intended learning outcomes, formulated through the systematic reconstruction of knowledge and experiences, under the auspices of the school, for the learners’ continuous and willful growth in personal social competence.”

3. Curriculum Models
Are based on a body of theory about teaching & learning.
Are targeted to needs & characteristics of a particular group of learners.
Outline approaches, methods & procedures for implementation.

4. The Tyler Model of Curriculum Design
The nature & structure of knowledge
The needs of the society
The needs of the learner

5. Fundamental Questions in Developing Curriculum
What educational purposes should the school seek to attain?

6. Fundamental Questions in Developing Curriculum
What educational experiences can be provided that are likely to attain these purposes?

7. Fundamental Questions in Developing Curriculum
How can these educational experiences be effectively organized?

8. Fundamental Questions in Developing Curriculum
How can we determine whether and to what extent these purposes are being attained?

9. The Nature & Structure of Knowledge
Selection of subject matter
Organization of subject matter or discipline
Theoretical basis of methods & approaches

10. Curriculum Development Process
Philosophy of Education
Goals & Aims
General Instructional Objectives
Specific Instructional Objectives & Outcomes
Task Analysis & Content Selection
Learning Activities

11. Selection of Subject Matter
Criteria: Relevance, importance, priority
Scope: Amount, depth of coverage, concentration
Sequence: Hierarchy & progression of complexity or difficulty

12. Organization of Subject Matter
Discrete subjects or courses
Broad fields or disciplines
Core or interdisciplinary
Skills or processes
Projects & activities

13. Approaches to Subject Matter
Textual
Experimental
Developmental
Psycho-social
Experiential

14. Needs of the Learner Cognitive development Linguistic development
Psycho-social development
Moral/affective development
Vocational focus

15. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs
Self - Actualization
Self - Esteem
Love & Belonging
Safety
Physiological

16. The Needs of Society Literacy Vocational skills
Social order & morality
Interpersonal skills
Transmission of values & culture
Creativity & innovation