Title: Exemplars of curriculum theory /
Authors: Ellis, Arthur K.
Publisher: Eye on Education,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Education Curricula United States; Curriculum planning Social aspects United States.
Abstract: This book crosses the divide between theoreticians and practitioners by demonstrating how curriculum theories and models are applied in classrooms today. It ties together - - broad educational theories such as progressivism, essentialism, perennialism, etc. - curriculum models, characterized as learner-centered, society-centered or knowledge-centered. - exemplars of curriculum theories and models, such as Reggio Emilia, Core Knowledge, the International Baccalaureate, etc.