Attempting to define curriculum inquiry, this study examines published reports of curriculum inquiry and classifies the problems studied, the methods used, and the solutions proposed. (MCG)

Examined are the ongoing and proposed approaches to curriculum research. Individual research approaches are classified according to six general foci that explicate the characteristics of each curriculum research approach and identify the variants, limitations, and references of each approach. (SI)

Careful work in comparing, analyzing, and critiquing the positions and communications put forth by various professional curriculum organizations would be valuable to the curriculum research community. Provides an example: "Principles for Australian Curriculum Reform," prepared by the Australian Curriculum Studies Association (ACSA). (MLF)