Curriculum Theory Is Many Things to Many People.

Walker, Decker F.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Curriculum Theory Is Many Things to Many People.

Walker, Decker F.

Theory into Practice, v21 n1 p62-65 Win 1982

Four characteristics of curriculum theory are proposed: (1) Curriculum theory focuses on content, aims, and program development in education; (2) Curriculum theory rationalizes procedures for curriculum construction; (3) Curriculum theory conceptualizes curricular phenomena; and (4) Curriculum theory attempts to explain curricular phenomena. (JN)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Program Development

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