1. Summarise the main ideas of the positivist, interpretivist, critical and post-
structuralist curriculum as set out in chapter 1 of your textbook. Present your
answer in table format. (25) Marking guide: Criteria Description Marks
Understanding of Positivist Curriculum Demonstrates a comprehensive
understanding, accurately summarising main ideas with clear examples 5
Understanding of Interpretivist Curriculum Provides a thorough and nuanced
summary, including relevant examples and key concepts 5 Understanding of
Critical Curriculum Offers an in-depth summary, effectively capturing key
concepts and their implications 5 Understanding of Post-Structuralist
Curriculum Provides a detailed and precise summary, accurately presenting
complex ideas and their implications 5 Overall Presentation and Clarity
Presents information in a highly organised and coherent manner, with clear
distinctions between different curriculum approaches 5 Total Marks 25
Here's a table summarizing the main ideas of the positivist, interpretivist, critical, and
post-structuralist curriculum as set out in Chapter 1 of the textbook:
Curriculum Approach Main Ideas Examples
Positivist Curriculum - Knowledge is objective, measurable, and observable.<br>-
Emphasizes scientific methods, facts, and empirical evidence.<br>- Curriculum is
standardized and uniform. - Teaching factual information and concepts that can be
tested.<br>- Use of standardized tests and assessments to measure learning outcomes.
Interpretivist Curriculum - Knowledge is subjective and constructed through social
interactions.<br>- Emphasizes understanding meanings and experiences.<br>-
Curriculum is flexible and adaptive. - Group discussions and collaborative
projects.<br>- Using case studies and real-life scenarios to explore different
perspectives.
Critical Curriculum - Knowledge is seen as a tool for social change and
empowerment.<br>- Emphasizes addressing social injustices and power
dynamics.<br>- Curriculum is transformative and reflective. - Incorporating
social issues and activism into the curriculum.<br>- Encouraging critical thinking and
questioning of societal norms.
Post-Structuralist Curriculum - Knowledge is fluid, dynamic, and constantly
evolving.<br>- Emphasizes the deconstruction of established truths and
narratives.<br>- Curriculum is diverse and non-linear. - Exploring multiple
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