Teachers' Library
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School knowledge has been a subject for historians, notably in the field of history of education. concentrating on the educational aspects of particular historical periods, however, links with contemporary education have often remained undeveloped.; This text attempts to account for the growth of increased interest by sociologists and others in school subjects since the 1960s. Goodson's analysis of his own work in the UK and North America examines the range of insights afforded of the nature of schooling and teaching through the study of school subjects.
Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum is an invaluable guide for all involved in curriculum matters. Now fully updated, this revised and enlarged fourth edition provides not only a solid grounding in the subject but also covers the latest trends and issues affecting the field. Written in Marsh's clear and accessible style, the book is divided into six sections, including
Curriculum planning and development
Curriculum management
Teaching perspectives
Collaborative involvement in curriculum
Curriculum ideology
Now updated to include a new chapter which looks at curriculum models and how these might be used by teachers, the new edition also includes extra detail on standards and essential learning factors recently introduced in a number of countries, including the UK, USA and Australia.
This up-to-date edition will be essential reading for anyone involved in curriculum planning or development and will be especially useful to students training to be teachers and practising teachers following professional development programmes.
Curriculum planning and development
Curriculum management
Teaching perspectives
Collaborative involvement in curriculum
Curriculum ideology
Now updated to include a new chapter which looks at curriculum models and how these might be used by teachers, the new edition also includes extra detail on standards and essential learning factors recently introduced in a number of countries, including the UK, USA and Australia.
This up-to-date edition will be essential reading for anyone involved in curriculum planning or development and will be especially useful to students training to be teachers and practising teachers following professional development programmes.
School subjects and how they are viewed and positioned within education is the focus of this text. It argues that, as part of rethinking the whole school curriculum, there has been a failure to look at the historical and social background of school subjects.