
The Curriculum
Theory and Practice
A. Vic Kelly(Author)
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published on 19. January 2009
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-1-84787-274-6 (ISBN)
Description
'This book will be of interest to educational practitioners, and many other professionals concerned with the education and development of the young' - ESCalate
`A very well-respected book [and a] Curriculum classic...[which offers] balance to current official publications...One of its strengths is the coherent argument that runs throughout. 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 editions:
`I use this book as an essential course text for a module on curriculum theory. It is an excellent text for the whole course'
`Vic Kelly's writing is always concise and informative, but also at times challenging'
`A most comprehensive text that takes the reader beyond content/balance issues values, beliefs and assumptions on the curriculum'
This is the sixth edition of a book that has been regularly revised and updated since it was first published in the mid-1970s. A V Kelly's now classic work focuses on the philosophical and political dimensions of curriculum, and especially on the implications for schools and societies of various forms of curriculum.
The book outlines what form a curriculum should take if it is concerned to promote a genuine form of education for a genuinely democratic society. Kelly summarises and explains the main aspects of curriculum theory, and shows how these can and should be translated into practice, in order to create an educational and democratic curriculum for all schools at all levels.
The book also seeks to show that the politicization of the school curriculum has led to the establishment of policies and practices which demonstrate a failure to understand these principles of curriculum theory and practice. As a result, policies and practices have been implemented which fall short of being adequate.
In view of the rapid pace of educational change imposed by various governments over the last 35 years, including New Labour, this book is more relevant than ever.
`A very well-respected book [and a] Curriculum classic...[which offers] balance to current official publications...One of its strengths is the coherent argument that runs throughout. 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 editions:
`I use this book as an essential course text for a module on curriculum theory. It is an excellent text for the whole course'
`Vic Kelly's writing is always concise and informative, but also at times challenging'
`A most comprehensive text that takes the reader beyond content/balance issues values, beliefs and assumptions on the curriculum'
This is the sixth edition of a book that has been regularly revised and updated since it was first published in the mid-1970s. A V Kelly's now classic work focuses on the philosophical and political dimensions of curriculum, and especially on the implications for schools and societies of various forms of curriculum.
The book outlines what form a curriculum should take if it is concerned to promote a genuine form of education for a genuinely democratic society. Kelly summarises and explains the main aspects of curriculum theory, and shows how these can and should be translated into practice, in order to create an educational and democratic curriculum for all schools at all levels.
The book also seeks to show that the politicization of the school curriculum has led to the establishment of policies and practices which demonstrate a failure to understand these principles of curriculum theory and practice. As a result, policies and practices have been implemented which fall short of being adequate.
In view of the rapid pace of educational change imposed by various governments over the last 35 years, including New Labour, this book is more relevant than ever.
Reviews / Votes
'This book will be of interest to educational practitioners, and many other professionals concerned with the education and development of the young' - ESCalateMore details
Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
760 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84787-274-6 (9781847872746)
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Person
For many years A.V. Kelly was Dean of Education and Professor of Curriculum Studies at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He is now retired but continues to work in Education.
Content
The Curriculum and the Study of the Curriculum
Knowledge and the Curriculum
Curriculum as Content and Product
Curriculum as Process and Development
Curriculum Development, Change and Control
Assessment, Evaluation, Appraisal and Accountability
The Politicization of the School Curriculum
What the Average Politician Knows about Education
The Flaws Endemic to Central Planning by Politicians
A Democratic and Educational Curriculum
Knowledge and the Curriculum
Curriculum as Content and Product
Curriculum as Process and Development
Curriculum Development, Change and Control
Assessment, Evaluation, Appraisal and Accountability
The Politicization of the School Curriculum
What the Average Politician Knows about Education
The Flaws Endemic to Central Planning by Politicians
A Democratic and Educational Curriculum