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Ralph W. Tyler
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Ralph W. Tyler
Background
"Teaching is not just a job. It is a human service and must be thought of as a mission."
- Ralph W. Tyler
Ralph W. Tyler was an educator in America that focused his time and research in field of assessment and evaluation. Throughout his career, he served as an advisor for many different bodies and organizations, and worked to create better educational policies.
Background
Timeline
Tyler's Timeline
Formally retired, but still continued his work with several education organizations.
Graduated from Doane College at 19. Went on to become a Science Teacher.
Join Ohio State Univeristy where he began research with other faculty on teaching for retention rather than memorization.
1921
1927
1967
1923
1952
April 22, 1902
Began writing science test for his high school, which led him to see the "holes in testing for memorization.
Born in Chicago, Il to a family with a professional background
Began his jounrey as an advisor for severl preseidents, where his ideas began to shape educational policy and law
Contributions to Education
Published "Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction"
Advised President Trumen on reforming curriculum at service academies
Contributions
Chaired the Conference on Children and Youth for President EisenHower
Helped shape the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
Designed assessment measures for the National Assessment of Education Progress
Speech From Tyler
Philisophical Questions
Educational Philosophy
Tyler's work and educational research led him to asking questions that began to shape how we look at school, such as:
1. What educational purpose should the school seek to attain?
2. What educational experineces can we provide that are likely to attain these purposes?
3. How can these educational experiences be effectively organized?
4. How can the effectiveness of educational experiences be evaluated?
Pragmatism /
Progressive
School of Thought
Tyler strongly believed that learning best happens through active behavior. Students learn best by doing, rather than what the teacher says. This mindset is very prevelent in his works such as "Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction".
Ralph W. Tyler
Contribution to Testing and Curriculum Development
Article
https://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/2517/Tyler-Ralph-W-1902-1994.html#:~:text=Tyler's%20reputation%20as%20an%20education,the%20father%20of%20behavioral%20objectives.