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 lecture if you wish.

Within my educational experience, the Tyler rationale was present in many forms. In high school, my class was a very high achieving class, though we did have some students who struggled. Adaptations were hardly made to allow these students to succeed. School focussed on heavy loads of content, brief reviews, and large forms of assessment.

The Tyler rationale limits learning styles and success rates to those who learn from direct teaching. Those who need more time to be able to obtain the knowledge learned through direct learning will ultimately be ignored. Due to his focus on the product, students process is assumed to fit the norm. Any student who doesn’t fit the typical norm will struggle to succeed.

The benefits of the Tyler rationale include ability to progress through all outcomes and indicators without time restraint. It allows students who excel in concepts to be able to build their knowledge onto more advanced topics at a quicker pace. The text speaks of Tyler’s reliance of behavioral process, suggesting that students who behave as expected will excel. It is important to note that students home life and personal experience may influence behaviour.