Philosophy
Philosophy is a branch of knowledge
devoted to the examination of basic concepts (e.g. truth, existence and
reality). This discipline contributes an integral part to the development of
the curriculum; it is the foundation in which decisions and scrutinies are made.
It puts or reminds the boundaries and aims the curriculum planners (teachers,
educators and school heads) should be aware of for the improvement of a
curriculum. As Socrates said, “An unexamined life is not worth living.”
Therefore, an unplanned, unimplemented and unevaluated curriculum is not worth
the act of using for the welfare of the stakeholders.
Psychology
Psychology is a study of cognitive
and behavioural processes and things like how to deal with it and how to
improve or gain from it. In a school, there are different kinds of attitudes
and intelligences thus Psychology is the basis for the teaching and learning
process. There is a need to understand every child or even the necessities of
every teacher all for the well-being of what is at stake. This discipline also
helps curriculum planners to find the right approaches or methods of teaching
for a certain group of students. Designation of the right learning faculties
and materials to the right group of students is essentially needed for a school
to perform well.
History
The historical foundations only
suggest that the curricula implemented are dynamic. It is changing over time
and it also reflects how man has thought about more humane approach to educate
learners. Moreover, history also shows how curriculum adapts to the time when
it is implemented: how its purpose, principles and content change over time.
The learners don’t adjust; it’s the curricula because of the needs of the
learners. For example, 30 years ago there were no computer subjects, now there
is a need to teach those because of the rampant use of technology for almost
all the industries. There’s a quote by anonymous, “Don’t left behind.”
Society
Just like how language use reflects
the society, curriculum also does. The development of the curriculum is highly
based on the people who will use it. Basically, the society and its culture affect
the curriculum itself. According to Albert Einstein, “All that is valuable in
human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the
individual.” Therefore, the curriculum is carved through the needs of the
society. There will be always change in the society and the curriculum must
cope with it. It must go with the flow but it must maintain its values.
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