Analyzing Curriculum Prescriptions: A Case Study in the Context of Science Education.

Orpwood, Graham W. F.

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Publication Date: 1976

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Analyzing Curriculum Prescriptions: A Case Study in the Context of Science Education.

Orpwood, Graham W. F.

Presented is a scheme for systematically analyzing curriculum prescriptions to produce probing arguments in defense of the instructional objectives of each curriculum. With the probing arguments thus defined, a defensible, analytical choice between the alternative prescriptions would be facilitated. Included are four detailed examples of the analysis process. (SL)

Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research, Educational Research, Evaluation, Masters Theses, Science Curriculum, Science Education

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Note: M.A. Dissertation, University of Toronto; Not available in hard copy due to marginal legibility of original document