Contemporary Curriculum Issues (Third Edition)

Author:.C. (USA)
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book is divided into six parts, covering philosophy, teaching, management, and policy. Each part consists of six chapters, each beginning with an introduction that provides a brief overview of the articles in that section to help focus the reader's attention on the discussed issues. Each chapter starts with a set of focal questions and concludes with a set of discussion questions. At the end of each part, there is a comparison chart and a case study question. The comparison chart lists the arguments for and against current controversial curriculum issues. These pedagogical designs help readers integrate the content and issues in the book. Most of the authors in this book focus primarily on issues related to curriculum theory or practical applications, discussing widely accepted views in the field of curriculum. They either emphasize discussing curriculum and teaching issues from the perspectives of individuals, society, and groups, or focus on discussing philosophical issues, teaching issues, and development trends at different educational levels. To balance the content explored in this book, we strive to highlight several major aspects that influence the curriculum. To ensure the breadth and depth of the views presented, we include articles that elaborate on the driving forces behind curriculum development and summarize current trends in the field of curriculum. These articles introduce views reflecting traditional beliefs while also addressing other perspectives that may be considered more controversial. The range of issues affecting the curriculum is very broad, and students and educators should have the opportunity to study these wide-ranging issues and access such information. We encourage readers to contemplate and discuss these issues, form their own opinions, and decide on the direction in which the field of curriculum should develop.