Reviews: Curriculum development

11 reviews found for "Curriculum development"

Book review : The curriculum : theory and practice: This is a book review of The curriculum : theory and practice (6th ed.) by AV Kelly, published by Sage in 2009, ISBN 9781847872753. It was reviewed by Linda Barlow-Meade of Northumbria University on behalf of ESCalate. This is the 6th edition of Kelly’s work on Curriculum, a work first published in 1977. Kelly continues to argue strongly for a curriculum which promotes genuine education, a curriculum that will develop the whole person in a truly...
Book review : How to design and deliver enhanced modules: This is a book review of How to design and deliver enhanced modules by Diana Medlicott, published by the Open University Press in 2009, ISBN 9780335233977. It was reviewed by Liane Purnell of Newman University College on behalf of ESCalate. The book starts from two key premises: students in a mass education system need a lot more targeted teaching, learning and assessment than is generally provided, coupled with personalised encouragement; but...
Book review : Early childhood education : history, philosophy, experience: This is a book review of Early childhood education : history, philosophy, experience by Cathy Nutbrown et al., published by Sage in 2008, ISBN 9781412944984. It was reviewed by Zoe Nangah of Stockport College on behalf of ESCalate. It is an extremely valuable and informative book that emphasises the role of history and philosophy in current early childhood practices. The authors provide overviews of key early childhood figures, along with key...
Book review : Creativity in primary education: This is a book review of Creativity in primary education by Anthony Wilson, published by Learning Matters in 2009, ISBN 9781844451982. It was reviewed by Ruth Hewston of the University of Worcester on behalf of ESCalate. Creativity in Primary Education is an edited collection of chapters addressing what creativity means for primary practitioners, and how it may be put into practice across a range of curricular areas. Each of the individually...
Book review : Sustainability education : perspectives and practice across higher education: This is a book review of Sustainability education : perspectives and practice across higher education edited By Paula Jones, David Selby and Stephen Sterling, published by Earthscan in 2010, ISBN 9781844078783. It was reviewed by Louise Pagden of the University of Reading on behalf of ESCalate. The book was largely written by academics at the Centre for Sustainable Futures (CSF) at the University of Plymouth. On the whole, it is a well researched...
Book Review: Art Education 11-18 (2nd ed): This anthology offers ten discursive critiques, which analyse the state of current art design and craft provision in secondary schools. The authors offer diagnoses, identifying curricular shortfalls, and collectively explore strategies for improvement. What this book really says is that we must change our practice. ‘Safe’ is in effect, no longer so, if this subject is to retain credibility. We must also consider how we can most effectively...
Book Review: A Curriculum Development Handbook for Early Childhood Educators: This is a very practical book, intended for those working with young children in a range of early years settings. As it was originally published in 1998, (and reprinted in 1999) it is focused on the Desirable Outcomes for Children's Learning (DfEE, 1996), which provided a framework for the early years curriculum until September 2000. This book attempts to cover the different subjects of the mainstream curriculum, but to place them within an early...
Book Review: Managing the Curriculum: Managing the Curriculum, part of the Educational Management: Research and Practice Series, is the course reader for one of the core modules of the MBA in Educational Management offered by Leicester University. The underpinning aim of this book is to show that the prime purpose of educational organisations is to facilitate effective learning
Book review : A European education : citizenship, identities and young people: This is a book review of A European education : citizenship, identities and young people by Alistair Ross, published by Trentham Books in 2008, ISBN 9781858563671. It was reviewed by Brian Poole of Sohar University, Oman on behalf of ESCalate. This book provides a thought-provoking overview of educational issues around the notion of European citizenship, with a particular focus on schools. The author draws in insights from various fields...
Book review : Teaching Religious Education : primary and early years: This is a book review of Teaching Religious Education : primary and early years by Elaine McCreery, Sandra Palmer, Veronica Voiels, published by Learning Matters in 2008, ISBN 9781844451081. It was reviewed by Margaret Simms of ProCEEd on behalf of ESCalate. Teaching Religious Education offers a matter-of-fact approach to teaching Religious Education to children in Chapter 3: Principles into practice. In Chapters 5 and 7, authors McCreery, Palmer...
Book review : Language, society and power : an introduction: This is a book review of Language, society and power : an introduction by Jean Stilwell Peccei, published by Routledge in 2003, ISBN 9780415303941. It was reviewed by Daniel Kirk of the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on behalf of ESCalate. The focus of the text falls firmly into the fields of English language, linguistics and socio-cultural studies. The book is aimed at students, primarily those studying and reading in the...