Provide an overview of the various eras of curriculum, explaining the major influences of each on today’s curriculum.

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Ans: Essay suggestion: Academic Scientism (1890–1916): Academic influence was a result of systematic and somewhat effective efforts of colleges to shape the curriculum for basic education, while scientific influences results from attempts of educational theorists to use newly developed scientific knowledge in decision-making about the mission of the school and content of curriculum.
Progressive Functionalism (1917–1940): Characterized by child-centered orientation and the functional orientation of curriculum scientists. Developmental Conformism (1941–1956): This era of educational history was a transition period. This was a turbulent time period with international conflict and tension since the United States entered WWII, racial unrest in the United States, and the dawning of the atomic age. Scholarly Structuralism (1957–1967): The time was a time when the factors producing the international tensions continued and Sputnik was launched creating a focus on educational math and science with President Johnson allocating aid from the federal level. Romantic Radicalism (1968–1974): This era was a time of national fragmentation and upheaval. A strongly vocal “counterculture” developed, espousing the virtues of drug-induced hallucinogenic visions, rock music, and spontaneous “openness” in all relationships. Privatistic Conservatism (1975–1989): This period was strongly conservative, increasing religiosity, and included widespread immigration. Technological Constructionism (1990–1999): This era can be viewed as a time of digital opportunity, content standards, school choice, voucher legislation, homeschooling. Modern Conservatism (2000–present): Educational reform became one of the most divisive issues in America. Components that have influence on education: Race to the Top, Common Core Standards, The Tea Party.