Key concepts for understanding curriculum

• Main Author: Marsh, Colin J.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2009.
• Edition: 4th ed.
• Series: Teachers' library (London, England)
• Subjects: Education > Curricula.; Curriculum planning.; Education > Curricula > Philosophy.; Educational tests and measurements.; EDUCATION > Curricula.; Leerplannen.
• Online Access: ebrary; View fulltext via EzAccess; MyiLibrary
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvii, 349 p.) : ill.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9780203870457 (electronic bk.); 020387045X (electronic bk.)

"Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum is an invaluable guide for all involved in curriculum matters. Now fully updated, this revised and enlarged fourth edition provides not only a solid grounding in the subject but also covers the latest trends and issues affecting the field. Written in Colin J. Marsh's clear and accessible style, the book details the strengths, weaknesses and controversies around major concepts in curriculum." "Now updated with new chapters on curriculum models, school-based curriculum development, learning studies, ICT developments in assessment, the new edition includes extra detail on standards and essential learning factors that have recently been introduced in a number of countries, including the UK, USA and Australia." "This up-to-date edition of a definitive text will be essential reading for anyone involved in curriculum planning or development. It will be especially useful to students training to be teachers, and practising teachers following professional development programmes."--Jacket.