Tyler model of curriculum

A Curriculum Model
based on the work of
Ralph Tyler


The Tyler Model of
Curriculum Design

• The nature & structure of knowledge
• The needs of the society
• The needs of the learner


Fundamental Questions in
Developing Curriculum

1 .What educational purposes should the school seek to attain?


Fundamental Questions in
Developing Curriculum

2 .What educational experiences can be provided that are likely to attain these purposes?


Fundamental Questions in
Developing Curriculum

3 .How can these educational experiences be effectively organized?


Fundamental Questions in
Developing Curriculum

4 .How can we determine whether and to what extent these purposes are being attained?


The Nature & Structure
of Knowledge

 Selection of subject matter
 Organization of subject matter or discipline
 Theoretical basis of methods & approaches


Selection of Subject Matter

 Criteria: Relevance, importance, priority
 Scope: Amount, depth of coverage, concentration
 Sequence: Hierarchy & progression of complexity or difficulty


Organization of Subject Matter

# Discrete subjects or courses
# Broad fields or disciplines
# Core or interdisciplinary
# Skills or processes
# Projects & activities




Approaches to Subject Matter

 Textual
 Experimental
 Developmental
 Psycho-social
 Experiential


Needs of the Learner

* Cognitive development
* Linguistic development
* Psycho-social development
* Moral/affective development
* Vocational focus


The Needs of Society

 Literacy
 Vocational skills
 Social order & morality
 Interpersonal skills
 Transmission of values & culture
 Creativity & innovation