Perspectives: Key Concepts for Understanding CurriculumEach chapter of this book is devoted to a separate concept, which is analyzed in terms of its major features. Follow-up questions at the end of each chapter are designed to challenge the reader to reflect further on the specific issues raised. |
Contents
What Is Curriculum? | 3 |
Introducing Key Concepts | 12 |
Alternative Groupings of Concepts | 21 |
Hidden Curriculum | 33 |
Student Learning Outcomes | 41 |
Students Role in Curriculum Decision Making | 50 |
Examinations and Testing | 59 |
Reflections and Issues | 66 |
Multicultural Education and Inclusive Curriculum | 121 |
Decisionmakers Stakeholders and Influences | 133 |
35 | 139 |
Parent Collaboration | 150 |
Teachers as ResearchersAction Research | 164 |
Curriculum Reform | 173 |
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National Goals and Standards | 184 |
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