Curriculum development from a traditionalist perspective is widely used across schools in Canada and other countries.
Think about:
(a) The ways in which you may have experienced the Tyler rationale in your own schooling; (b) What are the major limitations of the Tyler rationale/what does it make impossible; and (c) What are some potential benefits/what is made possible.
Be sure to refer to the assigned article in your post; you may also include information from the lecture if you wish.
The Tyler Rationale has been used in every school I have been to. In classes such as math and science, where the answers are not up for debate, I would have to memorize answers in order to pass grades. The better solution for me, and likely others as well, would have been to learn how that answer was reached.
One of the major limitations of the Tyler Rationale that the article had mentioned was that the plan is placed above everything else and is of “great importance.” While it certainly is of great importance, such a heavy emphasis on the curriculum can lead to students having little to no say on how their learning should be done.
One of the benefits of the Taylor Rationale is its systematic approach and “considerable organizing power.” I find organization to be an important quality to have when teaching, however, I would find a different approach to organizing a classroom.
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