According to Ross, “philosophy and education are like the sides of a coin, presenting different views of the same thing, and that one is implied by the other”.
The five stages of awareness, interest, evaluation, trial, and adoption typically refer to the process of Curriculum Change.
This process involves identifying the need for change in the curriculum, generating interest and support for the proposed changes, evaluating potential alternatives, implementing trial versions of the new curriculum, and ultimately adopting and integrating the changes into the educational system.
Philosophy and curriculum are indeed concerned with the question of the purpose of life.
They explore fundamental questions about the meaning, values, and goals that guide human existence, which in turn influence educational objectives and curriculum design.