The Curriculum Studies Reader (Paperback)

David J. Flinders

ISBN 10: 0367648393 / ISBN 13: 9780367648398

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2021

About this Item

Paperback. In this sixth edition of David J. Flinders and Stephen J. Thorntons ground-breaking anthology, the editors assemble the best in past and present curriculum studies scholarship. From John Deweys nineteenth-century creed to Nel Noddings provocative call to revive the spirit of the liberal arts, this thoughtful combination of well-recognized and pivotal work provides a complete survey of the discipline, coupled with concrete examples of innovative curriculum and an examination of current topics. New to this edition is a dynamic set of contemporary and historical contributions tackling issues such as high-stakes testing, multicultural literacy, white supremacy in the curriculum, and climate change. Carefully balanced to engage with the history of curriculum studies while simultaneously looking ahead to its future, The Curriculum Studies Reader continues to be the most authoritative collection in the field. In this new edition, David J. Flinders and Stephen J. Thornton assemble the best in past and present curriculum studies scholarship. Carefully balanced to engage with the history of curriculum studies while simultaneously looking ahead to its future, this reader continues to be the most authoritative collection in the field. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9780367648398

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Curriculum Studies Reader (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367648393
• ISBN 13: 9780367648398
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

In this sixth edition of David J. Flinders and Stephen J. Thornton’s ground-breaking anthology, the editors assemble the best in past and present curriculum studies scholarship. From John Dewey’s nineteenth-century creed to Nel Noddings’ provocative call to revive the spirit of the liberal arts, this thoughtful combination of well-recognized and pivotal work provides a complete survey of the discipline, coupled with concrete examples of innovative curriculum and an examination of current topics. New to this edition is a dynamic set of contemporary and historical contributions tackling issues such as high-stakes testing, multicultural literacy, white supremacy in the curriculum, and climate change.

Carefully balanced to engage with the history of curriculum studies while simultaneously looking ahead to its future, The Curriculum Studies Reader continues to be the most authoritative collection in the field.

About the Author

David J. Flinders, Professor Emeritus of Curriculum Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, received his PhD from Stanford University in 1987. His professional interests focus on curriculum theory, the cultural ecology of schooling, and qualitative research methods.

Stephen J. Thornton, Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning at the University of South Florida, graduated with his PhD from Stanford University in 1985. His work focuses on curriculum change and social studies education.