Critical Analysis of Tyler’s Rationale and Schwab’s Practical Theory

摘要

Two major curriculum theories have been receiving much attention since they were introduced to the educational field. Tylor’s rationale, which is well-known to most educators and posed a great influence on the shape of today’s curriculum practice, has been receiving criticism during the past few decades. The practical approach, which is proposed by Schwab, has been gaining more attention and consequently playing increasing role in the shaping of today’s curriculum. In this essay, both of the two theories are discussed under the lens of critical analysis. It is hoped that, by discussing and analyzing these two theories, teachers would obtain a broader understanding of curriculum and thus help update their curriculum design in daily teaching.