Curriculum development is seen as the process for making programmatic decisions and for revising the products of those decisions on the basis of continuous and subsequent evaluation. There are four models for curriculum development discussed throughout this chapter: The Tyler Model; The Taba Model; The Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis Model; and The Oliva Model. A model can give order to the process.
As an administrator, which model for curriculum development would you choose to utilize in your school and why?
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As an administrator, I would utilize the Oliva Model more often because it is the most comprehensive of the four models. It possesses both curricular and instructional development.
ReplyDeleteAs an administrator, I believe that curriculum should match the student. I really like the Oliva model because it starts with the needs of the students, moves through the development of curriculum, evaluation and then back to redeveloping curriculum. It is the only one that takes in to account the need for evaluation of the curriculum based on student outcomes.
ReplyDeleteI would also use the Oliva model. It is the one that goes into more detail. But I also like the Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis model in that teachers have more flexibility. Every student is different and teachers know them the best.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Yarber
As an administrator, I would also utilize the Oliva model for curriculum development. This model offers specific components in designing a curriculum. The phases are clearly demonstrated and I like how the main objectives in the planning phase includes the specific needs of students, society, and a philosophy of education. It has a very good starting foundation for curriculm development.
ReplyDeleteI also like the Oliva Model because of how comprehensive it is. However, I could see other models being utilized as well. I like the fact that the Taba Model is inductive, starting with the actual development of curriculum materials and leading to generalization.
ReplyDeleteGabe Long
I would use Oliva's Model. It can be used in a variety of ways, for subject and school curriculum
ReplyDeleteI personally like the Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis Model as it seems to be the simplest, and ultimately most effective in terms of the implementation. I may find myself to be wrong in practice, but in theory, I think it makes the most sense.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with the Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis model. It seems to have a systematic approach beginning with the vision, works through the process of curriculum esign and implementation using many leaders (administrators and teacher leaders), and ending with the evaluation of the curriculum by a planning group for futire planning.
ReplyDeletePaul Love
In a perfect world, the Taba model would benefit quality, creative teachers because they would be able to design their own curriculum. As an administrator, I would want creative curriculum programs that my teachers could put their own stamp on.
ReplyDeleteHowever, since most of the curriculum is dictated by Virginia's Standards of Learning, I would have to say I would fit in with the Olivia model. I like the Olivia model because it seems to include the positives of the other three models that were outlined in chapter 5. I especially like how the Olivia model encourages a consensus on the aim and philosophy of the curriculum as well as the focus that is placed to identifying and fulfilling individual students/groups needs.
As a future southwest Virginia administrator, it is important that the "special" segments of the student population such as under-prepared, IEP, and gifted students are identified and taken care of appropriately.
I like the Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis model. It seems to be the most simple and easiest model to use. The evaluation allows teachers and administrators to change any goals that were not successful.
ReplyDeleteI think the Oliva model and the Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis model both fit with standards based curriculum and instruction. The Oliva model does have the added benefit of the continuous feedback and revision of both curriculuar and instructional goals, which is essential to improvement.
ReplyDeleteSarah Taylor
Personally, I like the Tyler model since it uses the data from the students to make decisions on instruction. I also like how this model incorporates the community. I feel as an administrator,I will try to stay in constant communication with the community. I believe keeping the community informed on things associated with the school, they will be quicker to help when asked.
ReplyDeleteRandy Sturgill
The Oliva model does appear to be the most comprehensive of those discussed in Chapter 5. It also has the advantage of being very fluid and adaptable to change. I think it would be user-friendly to work with as an administrator.
ReplyDeleteI like the Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis model with its systematic, yet concise approach. While the Oliva model is much more comprehensive, I think its complexity would make it more difficult for a curriculum planning team to follow.
ReplyDeleteI think I would use the Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis Model because it seems to relate to the standard based education which we all must follow. I also like the part where you can change any goals that were not successful.
ReplyDeleteKimberly Ringsaff
SInce the Olivia Model most closely correlates with today's standards I would utilize it in the curriculum development process.
ReplyDeleteSherry Greer
I like the Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis model because it goes from broad to narrow. I think that is the best method because it allows you to specifically target certain areas in your school.
ReplyDeleteJason Matlock
Hey, I want you please to exlain the Oliva model for curriculum development.thank you, indead.
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