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Chong, Eric K. M. – Curriculum and Teaching, 2020
There has been a worldwide interdisciplinary curriculum development. By examining several official interdisciplinary curriculum in Hong Kong, this paper argues that curriculum integration which incorporates learning about globalization and global citizenship has gradually developed since the late 1990s. By using cross-sectional focus group…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Interdisciplinary Approach, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries
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Akkari, Abdelalil; Lauwerier, Thibaut; Shafei, Azza A. – Curriculum and Teaching, 2012
The main objective of this article is to summarise the debate on curriculum in the field of basic education reforms applied in Africa during the last ten years. We will focus in particular on the competency-based approach, which has been adopted with potential enthusiasm in the region. First, we analyze the reasons for choosing this approach in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Curriculum Development, Competence, Educational Quality
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Brady, Laurie – Curriculum and Teaching, 1986
Defines and illustrates curriculum planning according to two basic models--the objectives and interaction approaches. Uses a sample of 20 New South Wales (Australia) primary schools to determine teacher preferences. School and individual scores on both models were not vastly different, suggesting eclectic use of these models. Includes 25…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Models, Objectives
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MacIsaac, Teresa – Curriculum and Teaching, 1986
Examines the impact of politics on curriculum decision-making from a political theory viewpoint. To deal with problems resulting from an authoritative allocation of values in curriculum decisions, the relation between the political system and the school system must be modified to include mutual respect. Includes 11 references. (MLH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Political Influences