Learning Objectives:
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 Describe the unique characteristics
of career and technical education curriculum.
Assess individual
educational philosophies as they relate to curriculum development.
Examine the educational
philosophy of a school, college, or extension office.
Discuss the relationship
between the needs of society and curriculum development.
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Readings and Presentations:
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Read the short story titled "The
Saber-Tooth Curriculum" by Abner Peddiwell.
Finch, C.B.
& Crunkilton, J. R. (1999). "Curriculum
Development: An Overview" in
V. Lanigan, B. Keane (Eds.), Curriculum Development in Vocational
and Technical Education. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn &
Bacon p.1-24.
These readings are in PDF format and have
been divided up into parts to decrease download times. Please download
and read all parts.
Wiles,
J. & Bondi, J. (1998). The Role of Philosophy
in Curriculum Planning. In A. Stollenwerk, M. Harlan (Eds.), Curriculum
Development: A Guide to Practice, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice
Hall , p.35-75.
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
View the PowerPoint
lesson on Characteristics
of Career and Technical Education or Download
it.
View the PowerPoint
lesson on Educational Philosophies Related to Curriculum or
Download it.
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Instructional
Thoughts:
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Throughout history, the purpose of workforce development/career and
technical education has been to provide students with skills needed
for employment. A curriculum developer should possess an educational
philosophy that supports the mission and purpose of workforce development/career
and technical education as well as an understanding of its unique
characteristics. In order to do this you will assess your own educational
philosophy this week. By examining the philosophy of a school, college,
or extension office, you will better understand the environment and
curriculum expectations of such an institution.
I hope you enjoy reading
the "The Saber-Tooth Curriculum". This timeless fable is based on
educational and philosophical debates that have taken place since
the beginning of education. My advice is to read this story at least
three times to critically analyze its' meaning. I look forward to
the lively discussion we will have on WebCt about the underlying meaning
of this story. This discussion will also be a great introduction to
next week's examination of the history of the societal needs of the
United States and the development of career and technical education.
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Weekly Assignment:
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Complete this worksheet and send by e-mail attachment
to bwilson@ncsu.edu. Please name the file attachment yourlastname2:
for example mine would be wilson2.doc.
Log on to WebCt Vista, click on AEE 529, click on discussion
and jump into a lively debate related to the Saber-Toothed Curriculum
by J.Abner Peddiwell. Make sure to follow the directions on
the discussion posting.
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