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Learning research and curriculum development
Author(s) -
Cronbach Lee J.
Publication year - 1964
Publication title -
journal of research in science teaching
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.067
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1098-2736
pISSN - 0022-4308
DOI - 10.1002/tea.3660020309
Subject(s) - curriculum , mathematics education , bridging (networking) , curriculum development , curriculum theory , cognitive development , emergent curriculum , cognition , psychology , piaget's theory of cognitive development , pedagogy , curriculum mapping , computer science , computer network , neuroscience
In this paper Cronbach comments on the gap that exists between learning research and curriculum development. Essentially, Cronbach is saying that learning theories have not been particularly helpful in telling the curriculum maker about arranging an optimum sequence of experiences for children in school. Current curriculum reforms are proceeding on other bases. He finds Piaget's theory of cognitive development posing similar questions of bridging the gap between cognitive development and curriculum development, but not emerging with clear pedagogical answers.