Teaching and learning and the curriculum : a critical introduction / Emmanuel Mufti and Mark Peace.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mufti, Emmanuel, author.

Peace, Mark, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (188 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York, New York : Continuum, [2012]

Summary:

A critical examination of learning and teaching theories together with debate on the sociological construct of the curriculum.

The authors encourage critical engagement with the practice and research behind the growing number of teaching and learning models and provide an overview of the research basis of many recent theories, looking at their features and use, before considering the overall approach.a The formation and development of the curriculum is scrutinized from the classical era to the modern day, highlighting key developments, movements and theorists in the philosophy of curriculum design and providing a grounding for recent theories and practices. With key questions and extra reading boxes throughout, this text provides a really user-friendly guideaf or undergraduate students on Education Studies courses and postgraduate trainee teachers looking to gain a deeper understanding of teaching and learning theories and curriculum development. It will also provide critical supportafor all teachers looking to develop their practice.

Contents:

Introduction \ 1. Learning Theories: Conventions and Traditions \ 2. Learning Theories: New Directions \ 3. Intelligenceaand Capacity \ 4. Contexts of Curriculum \ 5. Knowledge, Poweraand Ideology \ 6. Knowledge as Resistance \ 7. Knowledgeaand Technology \ 8. School Ethosaand Teaching Styles \ Conclusion \ Bibliography \ Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781441194916

1441194916

9781441126627

1441126627

OCLC:

1024276776