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Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction
Ralph W. Tyler
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Description for Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 144 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: JNKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
197g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226086507
SKU
V9780226086507
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99-50
About Ralph W. Tyler
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.
Reviews for Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction
"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)"