The+Deliberation+Model+Deborah+Fair

Deborah Fair **The Deliberation Model **  A leading proponent of the Deliberation Model is Dr. Francis A. Hunkins. It is a model of nontechnical curriculum development that is a blend of modernism and postmodernism (Ornstein & Hunkins, 2009). Curriculum is developed through conversation, and there are six stages to this model: 1. Public sharing: The individuals within the group share their views, ideas, and visions. It is recommended that the thoughts are recorded because the group can return to this stage at any time. 2. Highlighting agreements and disagreements: These are identified with respectful consideration. 3. Explaining positions: The group members describe their positions and present evidence. 4. Highlighting changes in position: Deliberation occurs, evidence is considered, and opinions that have changed are identified. 5. Negotiating points of agreement: Educational needs are considered and potential curricular solutions are identified with the goal of achieving agreement 6. Consensus is accomplished and is a reflection of the group’s social, philosophical, and political makeup, although uncertainty has not vanished. (Ornstein & Hunkins, 2009).
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Ornstein, A.C., & Hunkins, F.P. (2009). //Curriculum: Foundations, principles, and issues. // Boston, MA: Pearson, Allyn & Bacon. O’Neil, G. (2010). //Programme design: Overview of curriculum models.// [|www.ucd.ie/teaching/t4cms/ucdtlp00631.pdf]
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">1. During the first step, designate someone to record the information that is shared in an organized format, so that it can easily be revisited as needed. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">2. Since this approach has been described as subjective and emotions can flare, the group leader should be someone who can serve as a calming force who will remind members to deliberate respectfully as well as maintain focus during steps 2-5. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">References: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ornstein, A.C., & Hunkins, F.P. (2009). //Curriculum: Foundations, principles, and issues.// <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Boston, MA: Pearson, Allyn & Bacon.
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