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:

Temples

Religious buildings dedicated to worship or the housing of deities, significant in various cultures and religions around the world.

Hierarchy Of Scale

An artistic convention in which greater size indicates greater importance.

Warka Vase

An ancient Sumerian carved alabaster stone vase found in the temple complex of Uruk, depicting early forms of writing and narrative relief sculpture, dating from around 3200 BCE.

Dedicant

A person who dedicates something, particularly in a religious or spiritual context, such as dedicating a temple or oneself to a deity.