Turning Points in Curriculum: A Contemporary American Memoir

by J. Dan Marshall, James T. Sears, Louise Anderson Allen

Presenting a historic and contemporary look at curriculum's journey–from its conceptualization in 1947 to present–this innovative work combines intellectual commentary, impressionistic portraiture, parallel tales, interviews, and excerpted scholarly materials to create a living history of the curriculum field. Unique in approach, it uses rich narrative, primary sources and thoughtful discussion to reveal the complex issues and dynamic conversations that have shaped major Turning Points in American curriculum. It is a book that chronicles contemporary curriculum and invites readers to identify with and ultimately participate in this important field of intellectual study.

Genres: Education

368 pages, Paperback

First published August 2, 1999

Reviews

[NAOMI POINDEXTER · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read to get an overview of contemporary American Curriculum