| Critical Essays on Major Curriculum Theorists Contributor(s): Scott, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415339847 ISBN-13: 9780415339841 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: This book is a critical appreciation of the work of sixteen leading curriculum theorists, taking account of the writings of a balance of established thinkers and curriculum analysts from the fields of education, philosophy, sociology and psychology. Together these commentators offer a broad perspective with views from the UK, the US and Europe, and from a range of political stances ranging from radical conservatism through liberalism to socialism and libertarianism. BR The theorists include major names such as Lev Vygotsky, Jerome Bruner, Maxine Greene, Basil Bernstein, Micheal Foucault, Elliott Eisner, John White, Michael Apple and more. Ideal for students on all teacher training courses looking for an introduction to some of the key educational thinkers of our time, this key text can also be used as a companion volume to the Routledge four-volume set on curriculum theory. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Curricula - Education | Aims & Objectives - Education | Reference |
| Dewey: 375.000 |
| LCCN: 2007004673 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.94 lbs) 164 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This book is a critical appreciation of the work of sixteen leading curriculum theorists, taking account of the writings of a balance of established thinkers and curriculum analysts from the fields of education, philosophy, sociology and psychology. Together these commentators offer a broad perspective with views from the UK, the US and Europe, and from a range of political stances ranging from radical conservatism through liberalism to socialism and libertarianism. |
