A thorough exploration of the historical, philosophical, psychological, and social context for the field of curriculum, Curriculum: Foundations, Principles, and Issues addresses the curriculum process and issues that influence it and encourages readers to consider how new thinking impacts curriculum deliberation, development, and implementation.
A more concise Fifth Edition provides both the student and the professor of curriculum with a comprehensive treatment of the field: curriculum foundations as well as the principles and procedures for conceptualizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum. As in previous editions, it provides solid coverage of the philosophical, historical, psychological, and social foundations of curriculum including recent research and thinking in these areas.
1. The Field of Curriculum
Part 1 Foundations of Curriculum
2. Philosophical Foundations of Curriculum
3. Historical Foundations of Curriculum
4. Psychological Foundations of Curriculum
5. Social Foundations of Curriculum
Part 2 Principles of Curriculum
6. Curriculum Design
7. Curriculum Development
8. Curriculum Implementation
9. Curriculum Evaluation
Part 3 Issues of Curriculum
10. Curriculum Issues and Trends