Curriculum Content:

Modern/Contemporary
Period
Discussant:
Junel Alde folio
Cristina Urbano
The historical foundation of
education in the modern and
contemporary period has had a
significant impact on curriculum
content. Here are some key
events and movements that have
influenced curriculum content
over time:
Industrial Revolution (18th and 19th
centuries): The Industrial Revolution
brought about significant changes in
society, including the growth of
urbanization and the need for a skilled
workforce. As a result, curriculum
content in schools began to focus on
the practical skills needed in industry,
such as reading, writing, and
arithmetic.
Progressive Education Movement (late
19th and early 20th centuries): The
Progressive Education Movement
emphasized the need for education to
be child-centered and focused on the
development of the whole child. This
movement led to a shift in curriculum
content towards subjects that were
relevant and interesting to students,
such as science, social studies, and art.
Cold War Era (1940s-1960s): The Cold
War Era was marked by a global struggle
between the United States and the
Soviet Union, which led to a focus on
science and technology in education.
Curriculum content during this time
emphasized subjects like mathematics,
science, and engineering to prepare
students for careers in the space race
and other technological advancements.
Civil Rights Movement (1950s-
1960s): The Civil Rights Movement
brought attention to the need for a
more inclusive education system.
As a result, curriculum content
began to include more diverse
perspectives and experiences, with
a focus on multiculturalism and
social justice.
Standards-Based Education Reform
(1990s-present): Standards-based
education reform has led to a focus
on standardized testing and
accountability in education.
Curriculum content has been
shaped by these standards, which
outline what students should know
and be able to do in various
subjects at different grade levels.
Overall, the historical foundation of
education in the modern and
contemporary period has shaped
curriculum content in a variety of
ways, with a focus on practical
skills, child-centered learning,
science and technology, diversity
and inclusivity, and standards-
based education reform.
 THE 21ST
CENTURY
LEARNERS
A learner is someone
who is learning about
a particular subject or
how to do something.
21ST CENTURY LEARNERS
• students who are resilient,
intentional, creative and
confident

• learners who understand the

value of collaboration, the
relationship of effort to results
and the need to be continually
growing and learning.
characteristics
 skills
Learning skills(4
c's)
01 Literacy skils
02
teaches
students (IMT)
about the
mental focuses on how

03
processes students can
Life skills (FLIP) discern facts,
take a look at publishing
intangible elements of outlets, and the
a student’s everyday technology
life. behind them.
• Critical thinking: Finding solutions to
problems
• Creativity: Thinking outside the box
• Collaboration: Working with others
• Communication: Talking to others
• Information literacy: Understanding facts,
figures, statistics, and data
• Media literacy: Understanding the methods and
outlets in which information is published
• Technology literacy: Understanding the
machines that make the Information Age
possible
• Flexibility: Deviating from plans as needed
• Leadership: Motivating a team to accomplish a goal
• Initiative: Starting projects, strategies, and plans on
one’s own
• Productivity: Maintaining efficiency in an age of
distractions
• Social skills: Meeting and networking with others
for mutual benefit
Thanks!