SAGE Publications Inc Curriculum Theory: Conflicting Visions and Enduring Concerns 2nd Revised edition

Schiro's (education, Boston College) updated text covers major curriculum philosophies which have influenced educational settings over the last century. The visions analyzed include: scholar academic, social efficiency, learner centered, and social reconstruction. The resource aims to help educators reflect on their own educational philosophies and productively collaborate with educators with differing educational philosophies. This new edition includes more information on teachers as transmitters, mediators, and translators. It also includes more sections about learner centered ideology, differences in ideologies, and the use of technology. Hyperlinks to extension activities are provided for each chapter. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) The Second Edition of Curriculum Theory: Conflicting Visions and Enduring Concerns by Michael Stephen Schiro presents a clear, unbiased, and rigorous description of the major curriculum philosophies that have influenced educators and schooling over the last century. The author 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. Autorid: Michael Stephen Schiro