| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- The early childhood curriculum -- 2. Theory, Research And The Early Childhood Curriculum -- 3. Development And Learning -- 4. Curriculum As A Cultural Broker -- 5. Interpreting Early Childhood Curriculum |
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6. Cultural-Historical Curriculum In Action -- 7. Curriculum As A Conceptual Tool: Observation, Content And Programming -- 8. Assessing Children And Evaluating Curriculum: Shifting Lenses -- 9. Content Knowledge: The Sciences, Maths And Numeracy -- 10. Content Knowledge: Language, Literacy And Ict -- 11. Content Knowledge: The Arts And Health, Wellbeing And Physical Activity -- 12. Conclusions |
| Summary |
"In most countries, some form of curriculum has been designed by a government agency or the private sector. So why is it that the concept is so confusing and why is what is contained in the various curricula around the globe so different and highly contested? As Kiri said in the vignette, 'Surely the people who wrote those curriculum documents know what they are about?' Designing a curriculum document is a complex task and involves the use of a robust curriculum model which has been built upon a particular theoretical perspective. When you read through Chapter 2 you will be introduced to a range of curriculum theories and curriculum models. That chapter will help you as you think about and solve the issue of what is a curriculum document - at the macro level"- |
| Notes |
Claire McLachlan is affiliated with Massey University, Palmerston North |
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Marilyn Fleer is affiliated with Monash University, Victoria |
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Originally published : 2010 |
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Susan Edwards is affiliated with Australian Catholic University, North Sydney |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-223) and index |
| Subject |
Curriculum planning.
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Curriculum-based assessment.
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Early childhood education -- Curricula.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Edwards, Susan, 1975- author
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Fleer, Marilyn, author
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Cambridge Books Online
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| ISBN |
1107282195 (electronic) |
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1107624959 |
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9781107282193 (electronic) |
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9781107624955 |
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