The Curriculum Landscape: Major Models and Approaches

The Curriculum Landscape: Major Models and Approaches
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Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

  • Describe the key elements considered in curriculum development and major research efforts that have affected curriculum.
  • Describe the key features of classic curricula developed prior to the 1960s.
  • Describe key features of modern curricula developed since the 1960s.
  • Establish a conceptual framework for making decisions about curriculum.

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