CURRICULUM STUDIES
CUS3701
ASSIGNMENT 2
2026
QUESTION 1
Theoretical Framing of Curriculum Development
Discuss the differences between Ralph Tyler’s objectives approach and Lawrence
Stenhouse’s process approach to curriculum development.
Ralph Tyler’s objectives approach and Lawrence Stenhouse’s process approach are two important
theories of curriculum development, but they focus on teaching and learning in different ways (du
Plessis et. al., 2025: 5-11). Although both approaches aim to improve teaching and learning, they
differ in terms of the teacher’s role, the learner’s role, curriculum planning, teaching methods and
assessment.
By making use of this document, you agree to use this document solely as a guide for learning
and comparison purposes. Ensure that your work is original and FULLY except the
consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document. Always comply with all relevant
standards, guidelines, regulations and legislation governing academic and written work. USING
THIS DOCUMENT AS IS, WILL GET YOU FLAGGED, SO ENSURE THAT YOU PARAPHRASE. IF YOU
PLAGIARISE, YOU WILL GET CAUGHT.
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CUS3701
ASSIGNMENT 2
2026
QUESTION 1
Theoretical Framing of Curriculum Development
Discuss the differences between Ralph Tyler’s objectives approach and Lawrence
Stenhouse’s process approach to curriculum development.
Ralph Tyler’s objectives approach and Lawrence Stenhouse’s process approach are two important
theories of curriculum development, but they focus on teaching and learning in different ways (du
Plessis et. al., 2025: 5-11). Although both approaches aim to improve teaching and learning, they
differ in terms of the teacher’s role, the learner’s role, curriculum planning, teaching methods and
assessment.
By making use of this document, you agree to use this document solely as a guide for learning
and comparison purposes. Ensure that your work is original and FULLY except the
consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document. Always comply with all relevant
standards, guidelines, regulations and legislation governing academic and written work. USING
THIS DOCUMENT AS IS, WILL GET YOU FLAGGED, SO ENSURE THAT YOU PARAPHRASE. IF YOU
PLAGIARISE, YOU WILL GET CAUGHT.
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