The document discusses the sociological foundations of curriculum development. It defines sociology as the study of relationships between humans and their environment. It states that schools exist within society and are shaped by social contexts. It defines curriculum as the planned sequence of what students learn, how they acquire learning, and how their learning is assessed. It explains that curriculum development must balance developing individuals and improving society. It argues that a curriculum should reflect the cultural and social needs of its particular society, as well as moral and artistic development. It concludes that education takes place within society, is a social process, and must develop democratic skills and values.