The Curriculum: Theory and Practice / Edition 6

by A Vic Kelly

Overview

A V Kelly's bestselling and classic text is now brought up to date with the latest curriculum changes and current thinking in education. It's great on general principles and the philosophical background to education, making it core reading on all types of education courses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847872753
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	02/03/2009
Edition description:	Sixth Edition
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

'This book will be of interest to educational practitioners, and many other professionals concerned with the education and development of the young' - ESCalate

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