The Curriculum Theory and Practice
The Curriculum Theory and Practice by Albert Victor Kelly is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical and political dimensions of curriculum, published by Harper & Row in 1982. This second edition spans 269 pages and is presented in English. The book examines the implications of various curriculum forms for schools and societies, emphasizing the need for a curriculum that fosters genuine education within a democratic framework.
Readers will find a thorough summary and explanation of key aspects of curriculum theory, along with practical guidance on how these theories can be implemented in educational settings. The work addresses the importance of creating an educational curriculum that is accessible and beneficial for all schools at every level, making it relevant for educational practitioners and professionals involved in the development of youth education.
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This Sixth Edition of A.V. Kelly′s now classic work focuses on the philosophical and political dimensions of curriculum, and especially on the implications for schools and societies of various forms of curriculum. The author outlines what form a curriculum should take if it is concerned to promote a genuine form of education for a genuinely democratic society. Kelly summarizes and explains the main aspects of curriculum theory, and shows how these can and should be translated into practice, in order to create an educational and democratic curriculum for all schools at all levels.
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‘This book will be of interest to educational practitioners, and many other professionals concerned with the education and development of the young’ –
ESCalate
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′This book will be of interest to educational practitioners, and many other professionals concerned with the education and development of the young′ –
ESCalate
About the Author
For many years A.V. Kelly was Dean of Education and Professor of Curriculum Studies at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He is now retired but continues to work in Education.
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