Victoria de la Garza's "Trilemma" chart
(see graphic of the "Trilemma")
Tyler's 3 sources for curriculum development 
Curricular Orientations
Curricular theorists
Learning and Instructional Theories
Application of Technology
Software
Subject matter Intellectual Traditionalists: believe content should guide curricular development Aristotle: knowledge can be divided into disciplines

Adler & Hirsh: Perennialists

Behaviorist

Operant conditioning -- reinforcement

Programmed Instruction / CAI Millie's MathHouse

IDEAL

Society Social Behaviorists: believe curriculum should provide students with the necessary skills to become productive members of society Bobbit: steps to follow to obtain scientifically determined objectives that promote efficiency, effectiveness, and economy

Dewey: socialized learning to the benefit of society

Social Cognitive

-- modeling

-- zone of proximal development (Vygotsky)

Prescriptive 

CSCL

CCC

Delphi

Decisions, Decisions

Solar System Rescue

Student Experientialists: believe students' interests and experiences should be at the center of curriculum development Rousseau: interests and experiences of the learner are essential

Dewey: child-centered, experiential learning

Cognitive Hypermedia/ Multimedia HyperStudio

ClarisWorks

Web Page

Authorware

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