Analyzing the Curriculum

Cover
Part I CURRICULUM DOCUMENTATION AND ORIGINS
1. Concepts of Curriculum and Purposes of Curriculum Study
Curriculum Study
The Meaning of “Curriculum”
Curriculum Framework
Frameworks for Curriculum Analysis
Why Do a Curriculum Analysis?
Overview of a Curriculum Analysis—The Case of Man: A Course of Study
How to Choose a Curriculum for Analysis
Curriculum Analysis Questions
Notes
2. Situating the Curriculum
The Cast of Characters
The Story Behind the Curriculum: Problem Formulation
The Story Behind the Curriculum: Planning Foci
Curriculum Analysis Questions
Notes
3. Theoretical Perspectives on Curriculum
Traditional
Experiential
Structure of the Disciplines
Behavioral
Constructivist
Summary
Curriculum Analysis Question
Notes
Part II THE CURRICULUM PROPER
4. Curriculum Purpose and Content: Basic Concepts
Training and Educational Contexts for Curriculum
Aims, Goals, and Objectives
Content
Technology and Content
Five Perspectives on Purpose and Content
Curriculum Analysis Questions
Notes
5. Curriculum Purpose and Content: Conflicting Perspectives
Focus: Two Approaches to Purpose and Content
Behavioral
Constructivist
Limitations of the Two Perspectives
Hegemonic Function of Objectives
Curriculum Analysis Questions
Notes
6. Curriculum Organization: Basic Concepts
Basic Terms
Basic Structures
Typical Macro-Level Curriculum Organizations
Organizational Principles
Epistemological Dimensions: The Structure of Knowledge
Political and Sociological Dimensions
Curriculum Analysis Questions
Notes
7. Curriculum Organization: Conflicting Perspectives
Focus: Three Approaches to Organization
Top-Down Approach
Bottom-Up Approach
Project Approach
Conclusion
Curriculum Analysis Questions
Notes
Part III THE CURRICULUM IN USE
8. Frame Factors: Basic Concepts
9. Curriculum Implementation: Conflicting Approaches
Focus: Two Approaches to Curriculum Implementation
The Research, Development, and Diffusion Model
The Collaborative Approach
Summary
Curriculum Analysis Questions
Notes
10.Curriculum Evaluation: Basic Concepts
Basic Terminology
Purposes and Roles of Evaluation
Standardized Testing as a Means of Making Decisions
The Role of Technology in Evaluation
Test Administration
Evaluation Information Provided by a Curriculum
Evaluation Planning as Curriculum Analysis
Perspectives on Curriculum Evaluation
Curriculum Analysis Questions
Notes
11. Curriculum Evaluation: Conflicting Perspectives
The Tasks of Teaching
Frame Factors
Illusory Curriculum Change: AWord of Caution
Perspectives on Curriculum Implementation
The Meaning-Oriented Curriculum
Frame Factors: A Multicultural View
Technology and Frame Factors
Curriculum Analysis Question
Notes
Focus: Methods of Assessment
Measurement-Based Evaluation
Integrated Evaluation
Ideological Undercurrents
Curriculum Analysis Questions
Curriculum Study Revisited
Notes
Part IV CURRICULUM CRITIQUE
12.Reexamination and Critique
Reflective Eclecticism Revisited
Curriculum Analysis Questions
Curriculum Study Revisited
Notes
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Index