Curriculum Theory: Conflicting Visions and Enduring Concerns

By Michael Stephen Schiro

Book Overview

The essential, comprehensive guide for developing and evolving your educational vision

The Second Edition of Curriculum Theory: Conflicting Visions and Enduring Concerns presents a clear, unbiased, and rigorous description of the major curriculum philosophies that have influenced educators and schooling over the last century. Author Michael Stephen Schiro analyzes four educational visions--Scholar Academic, Social Efficiency, Learner Centered, and Social Reconstruction--to enable readers to reflect on their own educational beliefs, and more productively interact with educators who might hold different beliefs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141298890X
• ISBN13: 9781412988902
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"