Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction by Ralph W. Tyler (English) Paper

Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction

by Ralph W. Tyler, Peter S. Hlebowitsh

Presents the concept that curriculum should be dynamic, a program under constant evaluation and revision. This book shows how educators can approach curriculum planning, studying progress and retooling when needed. It explains that curriculum planning is a continuous, cyclical process, an instrument of education that needs to be fine-tuned.

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Publisher Description

In 1949, a small book had a big impact on education. In just over one hundred pages, Ralph W. Tyler presented the concept that curriculum should be dynamic, a program under constant evaluation and revision. Curriculum had always been thought of as a static, set program, and in an era preoccupied with student testing, he offered the innovative idea that teachers and administrators should spend as much time evaluating their plans as they do assessing their students.

Since then, Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction has been a standard reference for anyone working with curriculum development. Although not a strict how-to guide, the book shows how educators can critically approach curriculum planning, studying progress and retooling when needed. Its four sections focus on setting objectives, selecting learning experiences, organizing instruction, and evaluating progress. Readers will come away with a firm understanding of how to formulate educational objectives and how to analyze and adjust their plans so that students meet the objectives. Tyler also explains that curriculum planning is a continuous, cyclical process, an instrument of education that needs to be fine-tuned.
This emphasis on thoughtful evaluation has kept Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction a relevant, trusted companion for over sixty years. And with school districts across the nation working feverishly to align their curriculum with Common Core standards, Tyler's straightforward recommendations are sound and effective tools for educators working to create a curriculum that integrates national objectives with their students' needs.

Author Biography

Ralph W. Tyler (1902-94) was professor of education and dean of the Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago. He also served as founding director of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and chaired the committee that eventually developed the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Peter S. Hlebowitsh Introduction 1. What Educational Purposes Should the School Seek to Attain? Studies of the Learners Themselves as a Source of Educational Objectives Studies of Contemporary Life Outside the School Suggestions About Objectives from Subject Specialists The Use of Philosophy in Selecting Objectives The Use of a Psychology of Learning in Selecting Objectives Stating Objectives in a Form to be Helpful in Selecting Learning Experiences and in Guiding Teaching 2. How Can Learning Experiences Be Selected Which Are Likely to Be Useful in Attaining These Objectives? Meaning of the Term "Learning Experience" General Principles in Selecting Learning Experiences Illustrations of the Characteristics of Learning Experiences Useful in Attaining Various Types of Objectives 3. How Can Learning Experiences Be Organized for Effective Instruction? What is Meant by "Organization" Criteria for Effective Organization Elements to be Organized Organizing Principles The Organizing Structure The Process of Planning a Unit of Organization 4. How Can the Effectiveness of Learning Experiences Be Evaluated? The Need for Evaluation Basic Notions Regarding Evaluation Evaluation Procedures Using the Results of Evaluation Other Values and Uses of Evaluation Procedures 5. How a School or College Staff May Work on Curriculum Building

Review

"Ralph W. Tyler's Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction provides school people with a way to act intelligently in the context of their profession.... Its lasting vitality has had everything to do with its continuing relevance as a model for guiding curriculum development efforts." (Peter S. Hlebowitsh, from the foreword)"

Review Quote

"Tyler addresses the essential purposes of teaching in a way that still has relevance for contemporary students of education, and communicates to them how important and timeless the quality of the pupil-teacher interaction actually is."

Details ISBN022608650X Author Peter S. Hlebowitsh Short Title BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CURRICULUM Pages 144 Language English ISBN-10 022608650X ISBN-13 9780226086507 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 373.2 Illustrations Yes Birth 1902 Death 1994 Year 2013 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780226820316 UK Release Date 2013-08-09 Publication Date 2013-08-09 NZ Release Date 2013-08-09 US Release Date 2013-08-09 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Edition Description First Edition, Revised Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2013-08-08

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• Condition: Brand new
• ISBN-13: 9780226086507
• Book Title: Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction
• ISBN: 9780226086507
• Publication Year: 2013
• Type: Textbook
• Format: Paperback
• Subject Area: Educational Technology
• Language: English
• Publication Name: Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction
• Item Height: 215mm
• Author: Ralph w. Tyler
• Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
• Item Width: 140mm
• Item Weight: 196g
• Number of Pages: 144 Pages

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