Curriculum and Aims

Thinking About Education Series

This critically acclaimed series is designed to help preservice and in-service teachers bridge the gap between theory and practice. Written in a style that speaks directly to today's teacher, each volume features realistic case studies, dialogues, and open-ended questions that will stimulate thinking and encourage lively classroom discussions. If you are not already using these textbooks in your classrooms, please take a few minutes to review this brochure and see why these books are so popular with teachers and students alike.

With a new chapter focusing on cross-currents of reform, this text provides a broad perspective on the basic curriculum questions educators face regarding the purposes, content, design, and structure of educational programs. After examining aims that have been proposed by classical educational thinkers and reviewing the dominant educational debate of this century between traditionalists and progressives, the text thoroughly covers the fundamental issues of curriculum theory and instructional practice, from a teacher's point of view. The new edition treats:



The anatomy of school reform
The American curriculum influence system
Teachers and reform
Reform: pros and cons

Critical Acclaim for Previous Editions!

Educational Theory says...

"(This series) does a masterful job of bringing together the basic issues and teaching methods that should frame social and philosophical foundations curricula."

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Phi Delta Kappan says...

"This text will surely engage readers and stimulate them to discuss a dimension of teaching that has been for too long on the back burner."

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Educational Leadership says...

"An excellent discussion guide for preservice (applied) philosophy courses or for inservice teachers interested in considering how their actions affect student self-perception and classroom practice."

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"Should not be neglected by anyone who works seriously for educational improvement."

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The Professional Educator says...

"Phillips and Soltis should be commended for bringing together these various perspectives on learning that can be used by both pre-service and in-service teachers."

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"Well-written and easy to read....should facilitate active class discussions."

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"The serious student trying to understand the workings of our schools will find it challenging and thought provoking."

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Teachers College Record says...

"Feinberg and Soltis have offered their way to redeem theory without losing sight of everyday social life."

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"A truly excellent introductory text."

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Teaching Education says...

"I have been surprised and pleased by the relevance of this particular book to the lives and work of my beginning teachers."

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