This document outlines a student's field study learning episode on exploring the traditional and progressive curriculum. The student's objectives are to analyze the teacher's role in curriculum, explain different viewpoints on curriculum, and complete a Venn diagram comparing traditional and progressive models. The student conducts interviews and research to understand differences in teacher/student roles, instructional methods, materials, and assessment. Most interviewees view traditional curriculum as teacher-centered while progressive is student-centered. The student finds both models have value when combined.