LibGuides: LCT-5003: Week 1 Resources

Week 1 Required Resources

Articles

21st Century Competencies in Light of the History of Integrated Curriculum
Drake, S.M., & Reid, J.L. (2020). 21st century competencies in light of the history of integrated curriculum. Frontiers in Education, 5.
This article examines the history and impact of integrated curriculum (IC), highlighting its alignment with progressive education principles and its relevance for addressing 21st-century competencies. It emphasizes how interdisciplinary approaches enhance student engagement and prepare learners to tackle complex global challenges effectively.
An Analysis of Strategies for Teaching and Assessing Standards-Based Assessment Design to Preservice Teachers
Drost, B. R., & Levine, A. C. (2023). An analysis of strategies for teaching and assessing standards-based assessment design to preservice teachers. Journal of Education, 203(3), 574–586.
This article focuses on strategies for teaching preservice educators to design standards-based assessments aligned with instructional objectives. It underscores the need for hands-on, collaborative, and expository methods to ensure assessments effectively support learning outcomes.
Foundations of Education: Major Theories and Models of Learning
Lumen Learning. (2025). Foundations of education: Major theories and models of learning.
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/olemiss-education/chapter/major-theories-and-models-of-learning/
This resource introduces major educational theories, including behaviorism, constructivism, and social learning, to illustrate how different perspectives guide classroom practices. It emphasizes the importance of aligning teaching strategies with both behavioral and cognitive approaches to enhance student learning.
Is every educational philosophy the best?
Miranda S., Campbell, R., Kelly, N., McDowell, K., Moultroup, M., & Preble, W. (2023). Is every educational philosophy the best? New England College Journal of Applied Educational Research, 3(1), 63–74.
This article critiques traditional educational practices rooted in essentialism and behaviorism, proposing a more flexible, student-centered approach. It highlights the value of integrating diverse philosophical traditions to address the evolving needs of modern learners.
Teaching Philosophy in a Teaching Portfolio: Domain Knowledge and Guidance
Ngene N. C. (2023). Teaching Philosophy in a teaching portfolio: Domain knowledge and guidance. Advances in medical education and practice, 14, 1231–1248. https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S428897
This article discusses the components of teaching philosophy statements, emphasizing the interconnectivity between pedagogy, curriculum development, mentorship, and assessment. It advocates for reflective, theory-informed practices to achieve high-quality teaching and meaningful educational transformation.

Week 1 Optional Resources

Textbook Chapters

Curriculum Essentials: A Journey
Pressbook. (2025). Curriculum essentials: A journey. Philosophical Foundations of Curriculum.
https://oer.pressbooks.pub/curriculumessentials/

Chapter 3: This chapter (with embedded videos) examines the philosophical foundations of curriculum, exploring key philosophies such as idealism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism, and their educational offshoots, including perennialism, essentialism, progressivism, and reconstructionism. It highlights how these philosophies shape educational aims, curriculum content, teaching methodologies, and societal roles, emphasizing the importance of aligning curriculum design with both philosophical principles and societal needs.