Synopses & Reviews
Presenting a historic and contemporary look at curriculum's journey–from its conceptualization in 1947 to present–this innovative work combines intellectual commentary, impressionistic portraiture, parallel tales, interviews, and excerpted scholarly materials to create a living history of the curriculum field. Unique in approach, it uses rich narrative, primary sources and thoughtful discussion to reveal the complex issues and dynamic conversations that have shaped major Turning Points in American curriculum. It is a book that chronicles contemporary curriculum and invites readers to identify with and ultimately participate in this important field of intellectual study.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-278) and index.
Table of Contents
PART I Contextual Panorama for Contemporary Curriculum Work (1897-1946)
Chapter 1 Prelude to Contemporary Curriculum Theory and Development
PART II The Rise and Fall of Curriculum Specialists (1947-1960)
Chapter 2 Curriculum Development at Its Zenith: Curriculum People
Chapter 3 Transfer by Eminent Domain: National Interest
PART III Reestablishing Agency and Agendas (1961-1969)
Chapter 4 Muted Heretics Endure (1961-1964): "Outsiders"
Chapter 5 Transcending a Muddled Juncture (1965-1969): Publications
PART IV (Re)Shaping the Contemporary Curriculum Field (1970-1983)
Chapter 6 The Renaissance Blossoms: Professional Organizations and Gatherings
Chapter 7 From Chorus to Cacophony: Paradigms and Perspectives
PART V The Uncertainties of Contemporary Curriculum Work (1984 to Lately)
Chapter 8 Implosion and Consolidation: Marginalized Voices
Chapter 9 Difference that Breeds Hybridity: Race, Reform, and Curriculum
Chapter 10 Imagining the Postmillenial Curriculum Field
Afterword: The Age of Pluralism by Wilma Longstreet
Afterword to Second Edition: Democratic Education Through Curriculum Work by Jennifer Snow-Gerono
Bibliography
Index