Part I:

1. Consider the the following statement: “Both attempting to define curriculum and understanding curriculum history point toward the dynamic relationship between social culture and curriculum implementation.” Now, in defining Curriculum Change, Evaluation, Curriculum theories, Curriculum developers, Curriculum theorizing, Worth:, Implementation, and Curriculum, what problems are there in defining curriculum and why? (2-3 Paragraphs)

2. What do A Nation at Risk and Goals 2000 say about 1) Ideology – What is of most value to learn?
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/NatAtRisk/index.html (A Nation at Risk)
http://www.ed.gov/G2K/index.html (Goals 200)

Part II:
1. In defining Eisner’s Approach, Schwab’s Practical Deliberative Approach, Walker’s Deliberative Approach, Autobiographical/Biographical Approach, Hilda Taba’s Approach, Postmodern Approach, Existential and/or Psychoanalytic Approach, which terms are difficult to define? Why?
2. Does there appear to be similarities or overlaps between certain perspectives? Why or why not?
3. Why is understanding curriculum theory important for educators? Support with evidence.