ABSTRACT

Each chapter of this book is devoted to a separate concept, which is analysed in terms of its major features. Follow-up questions at the end of each chapter are designed to challenge the reader to reflect on the specific issues raised. Vol I is largely introductory dealing with students' and teachers' perspectives of curriculum.

part I|22 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|9 pages

What Is Curriculum?

chapter 2|11 pages

Introducing Key Concepts

part II|56 pages

Student Perspectives

chapter 3|8 pages

Learning Environments

chapter 4|7 pages

Hidden Curriculum

chapter 5|10 pages

Student Learning Outcomes

chapter 7|10 pages

Examinations and Testing

chapter 8|10 pages

Core Skills and Generic Competencies

part III|52 pages

Teacher Perspectives

chapter 9|9 pages

Teacher Empowerment

chapter 10|8 pages

Teacher Competencies and Curriculum

chapter 11|11 pages

Collaborative Teacher Planning

chapter 12|11 pages

Teacher Appraisal

part IV|75 pages

Collaborative Involvement in Curriculum

chapter 14|17 pages

Decision-makers, Stakeholders and Influences

chapter 15|14 pages

Parent Collaboration

chapter 16|9 pages

Teachers as Researchers/Action Research

chapter 17|11 pages

Curriculum Reform

chapter 18|11 pages

National Goals and Standards

chapter 19|11 pages

Vocational Education and Curriculum

chapter |2 pages

Concluding Issues