Curriculum: From Theory to Practice - Softcover

Null, Wesley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1442209151 ISBN 13: 9781442209152

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011

Synopsis

Curriculum: From Theory to Practice introduces readers to curriculum theory and how it relates to classroom practice. Wesley Null provides a unique organization of the curriculum field into five traditions: systematic, existential, radical, pragmatic, and deliberative. He discusses the philosophical foundations of curriculum as well as historical and contemporary figures who have shaped each curriculum tradition. Additionally, after a chapter on each of the five perspectives, Null presents case studies that describe realistic and specific curriculum problems that commonly arise within elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and universities. Scholars and practitioners alike are given opportunities to practice resolving curriculum problems through deliberation. Each case study focuses on a critical issue such as the implementation of state curriculum standards, the attempt to reform core curriculum within universities, and the complex practice of curriculum making.

About this title

About the Author

Wesley Null is Vice Provost for undergraduate education and associate professor in the School of Education and the Honors College at Baylor University. He teaches curriculum theory and educational history in the School of Education and great texts in the Honors College. He also serves as Associate Dean of Baylor's Honors College.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1442209151
• ISBN 13: 9781442209152
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344