Curriculum Guides for the Subjects Taught in Elementary and Secondary

question 25

Essay

Curriculum guides for the subjects taught in elementary and secondary schools were developed by teachers and others who first considered the philosophical basis of the curriculum. Think about the subjects you had in high school, and identify the philosophy or theory of education that served as the basis for the curriculum. Provide the rationale for your selection.

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Definitions:

Traditional Lifestyles

Ways of living that are deeply rooted in historical, cultural, or religious practices and often contrast with modern ways of life.

Dependence Training

Educational practices and societal expectations that encourage compliance and reliance on others within a community or family.

Interdependence Training

A method of teaching or training individuals to depend on each other, promoting teamwork and collaboration skills.

Sibling Child-rearing

The practice where siblings, rather than parents, take primary responsibility for raising children in a family.