Nomer S.

Monteclaro BSED-Math III

Educ 108 – G1 March 21, 2023

MY REFLECTION PAPER ABOUT CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONS

The philosophical and theoretical grounds for the creation and implementation of successful curricula are
provided by the foundations of curriculum. These foundations include historical, sociological, psychological, and
philosophical viewpoints that influence how educators view the goals, subject matter, and instructional
strategies. When one considers the curriculum's underlying principles, it is evident that they have a big influence
on how educators approach their work. A historical perspective, for instance, might assist instructors in
comprehending the development of educational methods as well as the social and cultural influences that have
influenced them over time. Teachers can create curriculum that are responsive to the different needs and
backgrounds of their pupils by taking a social perspective into consideration. Teachers can create instructional
strategies that are in line with the cognitive and emotional processes that underpin learning with the aid of a
psychological perspective. Finally, a philosophical viewpoint can give teachers a framework for critically
analyzing the aims and principles of education and for creating curriculum that are based on them.

The fact that the foundations of curriculum are dynamic and developing is one of their most crucial features.
Teachers must be able to modify their approach to curriculum development and implementation to reflect
changes when new research and best practices become available. This calls for continual introspection,
teamwork, and professional growth in addition to a dedication to innovation and continuous progress. One of
the most important ideas I took away from this experience is that curriculum is a dynamic, continuing process
of designing, implementing, and evaluating rather than just a set of predefined materials or syllabi. The
curriculum should be crafted to provide meaningful learning experiences and should be relevant to the needs
and interests of students. Another significant idea I took away from this class is that a variety of issues, such as
social, cultural, political, and economic ones, have an impact on how curricula are developed. The goal of
curriculum design should be to advance social justice and equity while taking into account the diversity of
students and their diverse cultural backgrounds. I also discovered that there are other ways to approach
curriculum, including from a content-centered, learner-centered, or society-centered perspective. The selection
of approach should be based on the goals and objectives of the curriculum as well as the needs and
characteristics of the students because each of these views has strengths and shortcomings of its own.

I now have a stronger understanding of the complexity and multidimensionality of curriculum development
because of this course on curriculum topics. I developed a better understanding of the significance of learner-
centered and culturally sensitive approaches to curriculum design, as well as the significance of stakeholder
involvement and collaboration in developing successful educational programs.