Curriculum Development: Theory Into Practice
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What does it truly mean to build a curriculum — and how does theory translate into the living, breathing reality of a classroom? Curriculum Development: Theory into Practice presents a rigorous and comprehensive examination of the principles, historical foundations, and practical applications that underpin curriculum design in modern education. Daniel Tanner of Rutgers University and Laurel N. Tanner of Temple University draw upon decades of combined scholarly expertise to construct a work that bridges the often-vast gap between educational philosophy and classroom implementation, guiding educators, administrators, and researchers through the complex landscape of curriculum decision-making. The authors argue with conviction that curriculum development is not a neutral, technical exercise but a deeply value-laden process shaped by social, political, and philosophical forces. Curriculum Development illustrates how competing ideological traditions — from progressive education to essentialism — have shaped what schools teach and why, challenging readers to critically interrogate assumptions that are so often taken for granted. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, this landmark text has long been regarded as an essential cornerstone of graduate programmes in education, and its enduring relevance raises a pressing question: in an age of rapid change, who truly decides what is worth knowing?
Author: Daniel Tanner & Laurel N. Tanner
Format: Hardback
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
What does it truly mean to build a curriculum — and how does theory translate into the living, breathing reality of a classroom? Curriculum Development: Theory into Practice presents a rigorous and comprehensive examination of the principles, historical foundations, and practical applications that underpin curriculum design in modern education. Daniel Tanner of Rutgers University and Laurel N. Tanner of Temple University draw upon decades of combined scholarly expertise to construct a work that bridges the often-vast gap between educational philosophy and classroom implementation, guiding educators, administrators, and researchers through the complex landscape of curriculum decision-making. The authors argue with conviction that curriculum development is not a neutral, technical exercise but a deeply value-laden process shaped by social, political, and philosophical forces. Curriculum Development illustrates how competing ideological traditions — from progressive education to essentialism — have shaped what schools teach and why, challenging readers to critically interrogate assumptions that are so often taken for granted. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, this landmark text has long been regarded as an essential cornerstone of graduate programmes in education, and its enduring relevance raises a pressing question: in an age of rapid change, who truly decides what is worth knowing?