Abstract This article explores the diverse definitions and interpretations of curriculum in the educational realm, emphasising its various models and their implications. From the delineated five areas of curriculum—official, actual, formal, informal, and hidden—to more specific models like the product, process, thematic, and spiral, each has its unique characteristics, benefits, and challenges. The article also … Read more
Introduction It is essential that learning has taken place, as a result it is important to check that learning has occurred; this is completed in the form of assessment. Assessment ranges from a quick and simple learning check in the form of student questioning, up to a final exam which could form the entirety of … Read more
Behaviourism is a learning theory within behaviour psychology dating back to the early twentieth century. (Machin, et al., 2016) Work conducted by John B. Watson suggests that learning has taken place when a new behaviour pattern has been established. Ivan Pavlov builds on this through research involving the behaviour of dogs. Pavlov established that “learning is … Read more