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Peer reviewedSmithson, Alan – Journal of Philosophy of Education, 1983
It is unwise to give even a philosophically competent school head the power to set curriculum policy. In a democratic society that power should be held by the community rather than by technocrats because of the possibility of authoritarian abuse by specialists not accountable to the larger community. (IS)
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Involvement, Competence, Curriculum Design
