This highly anticipated second edition of The Curriculum Studies Reader retains key features of the successful first edition while incorporating an updated introduction and new, timely essays. Grounded in historical essays, the volume provides context for the growing field of curriculum studies, reflects upon the trends that have dominated the field, and samples the best of current scholarship. This thoughtful combination of essays provides a survey of the field coupled with concrete examples of innovative curriculum, and an examination of contemporary topics like HIV/AIDS education and multicultural education.
The demands of Mexican and Mexican American students at Harrison speak not only to their bravery and determination, but also as Alanis (2010) states, to a “political consciousness” and “increased racial and cultural pride” that flowed ...
Making use of the work of important scholars such as Freire, Vygotsky, Hartsock, Harding, and others, Critical Curriculum Studies, argues that we must understand the relationship between the curriculum and the types of consciousness we ...
The Second Edition of Curriculum Theory: Conflicting Visions and Enduring Concerns by Michael Stephen Schiro presents a clear, unbiased, and rigorous description of the major curriculum philosophies that have influenced educators and ...
William F. Pinar, Series Editor For additional information on titles in the Studies in Curriculum Theory series visit ... Phenomenology, and Philosophical Hermeneutics Magrini The Concept of Care in Curriculum Studies: Juxtaposing ...
Other volumes bridged the gap between the scholarly synoptic texts and the practitioner-oriented ones, such as those by Gerald R. Firth ... The synoptic text today, and other essays: Curriculum development after the reconceptualization.
ANDERSON, D. (1981). Evaluating Curriculum Proposals. London: Croom Helm. 43. See: WESTBURY, I., ANDERSON, D., OLSON, J., HARRIS, J. and REID, W. (1983). 'Symposium: How can curriculum guides guide teaching?
The goal here is to provide insights into trends, issues, and challenges not only in curriculum development but also in the curriculum field, which should generate action towards the improvement of curriculum practice and spur the search ...
Although not a strict how-to guide, the book shows how educators can critically approach curriculum planning, studying progress and retooling when needed.
Provoking Curriculum Studies pushes forward a strong reading of the theoretical and methodological innovations taking place within curriculum studies research. Addressing an important gap in contemporary curriculum studies—conceptualizing scholars as...
It is very much a product of the wide knowledge and experience of the author.′ - Jenny Houssart, Senior Lecturer, Department of Learning, Curriculum & Communication, Institute of Education, University of London, UK Praise for previous ...