Curriculum Wisdom
Educational Decisions in Democratic Societies
Published on 24. February 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-13-111819-5 (ISBN)
Description
For doctoral-level Curriculum Theory and Development courses.
Written by two of the most-recognized names in the field. At the heart of the text are seven "modes of inquiry" that serve as guiding principles for designing curriculum that meets the needs of students, educators, parents, and the larger community. Coverage carefully balances theory and practicality, draws inspiration from a wide range of disciplines and contexts, and incorporates the wisdom of practicing curriculum designers from this country and others.
Written by two of the most-recognized names in the field. At the heart of the text are seven "modes of inquiry" that serve as guiding principles for designing curriculum that meets the needs of students, educators, parents, and the larger community. Coverage carefully balances theory and practicality, draws inspiration from a wide range of disciplines and contexts, and incorporates the wisdom of practicing curriculum designers from this country and others.
Reviews / Votes
"Overall this text ...advances our notions of curriculum. It incorporates reflective thinking, higher order thinking, and widens the conversation to include international commentaries and examples for learners. I think this is a must-read for all in the field of curriculum." - Valerie J.Janesick, Ph.D., University of South Florida - Tampa"...Curriculum Wisdom strikes me as a book that holds real promise to those educators who seek deeper understanding and wider kinship for the feelings, beliefs, and actions they currently find themselves struggling with ...(it) presents a more comprehensive (and complex) theoretical understanding of democratic curriculum leadership..." - J. Dan Marshall, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-111819-5 (9780131118195)
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Content
Preface.
1. Curriculum Wisdom in Democratic Societies.
2. Pragmatism: A Philosophy for Democratic Educators.
3. The Arts of Inquiry: Toward Holographic Thinking.
4. Personal and Structural Challenges.
5. Implications for Educational Practice.
6. Three Practitioner Commentaries.
7. Two Teacher Narratives.
8. Two Administrative Narratives.
9. Three International Commentaries.
Afterword.
Glossary.
Index.
1. Curriculum Wisdom in Democratic Societies.
2. Pragmatism: A Philosophy for Democratic Educators.
3. The Arts of Inquiry: Toward Holographic Thinking.
4. Personal and Structural Challenges.
5. Implications for Educational Practice.
6. Three Practitioner Commentaries.
7. Two Teacher Narratives.
8. Two Administrative Narratives.
9. Three International Commentaries.
Afterword.
Glossary.
Index.