The Importance of an Eclectic Approach in Curriculum Development

1. Why are curriculum specialists encouraged to adopt an eclectic approach in arriving at philosophies to adhere in curriculum development and decision-making?

1 point A. There is no single philosophy, old or new, that will serve as an exclusive guide for the curriculum B. Curriculum development should be only involving contemporary philosophies as dominant ways of thinking. C. Curriculum development is not actually influenced heavily on philosophy. There are other factors and bases to consider D. Being open to different ways of thinking about curriculum will lessen the burden of responsibility from curriculum developers to the teachers

The correct answer is:

A. There is no single philosophy, old or new, that will serve as an exclusive guide for the curriculum.

This option highlights the importance of an eclectic approach, as it acknowledges the complexity and diversity of educational needs and contexts that cannot be fully addressed by a single philosophical framework.