Smart Curriculum, Volume 3: Curating Content, Frameworks, and Thought Experiments for the Smart Curriculum

ISBN 10: 1834410282 ISBN 13: 9781834410289

Publisher: Society Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Education in the 21st century is increasingly shaped by the interplay of technology, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary inquiry. As information expands, curation and synthesis become vital skills for learners and educators alike. Smart Curriculum Volume 3: Curating Content, Frameworks, and Thought Experiments for Deep Learning focuses on how educators can harness AI and creative frameworks to cultivate depth, originality, and reflection in learning. The book explores content curation strategies, concept mapping, and thought experiments that promote critical inquiry and cognitive depth. It also examines philosophical and ethical questions surrounding AI's role in shaping knowledge. Integrating theory, design, and imagination, it offers a visionary approach to creating learning ecosystems that inspire deep understanding and lifelong curiosity.

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About the Author

Volkan Duran, PhD, is an Associate Professor, distinguished scholar, and academic leader based in Iğdır, Türkiye. He holds dual PhDs—one in Curriculum and Instruction and another in Mathematics—and his interdisciplinary work spans curriculum innovation, educational policy, and the integration of artificial intelligence with quantitative methods in curriculum development. With an extensive record of peerreviewed publications, conference presentations, and successful curriculum design initiatives, he has significantly contributed to modern educational practices. Currently serving in key administrative roles at Iğdır University, Professor Duran continues to advance research and teaching in the field, inspiring future generations in both theoretical and practical dimensions of education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Society Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1834410282
• ISBN 13: 9781834410289
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 281
• Editor: Volkan Duran, Ferdi Çelik, Mehdi Manoochehrzadeh