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MacPherson, Eric D. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1995
Predicts that the paradigms of chaos theory will rapidly move into the social sciences, resulting in major changes in educational research and the study of the curriculum. Discusses the need for new metaphors and paradigms in the social sciences. Briefly characterizes previous educational principles and approaches. (MJP)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Philosophy