Key Concepts in Curriculum Studies: Perspectives on the Fundamentals

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Offering an accessible entry into curriculum theory, this book defines and contextualizes key concepts for novice and experienced students. Leading scholars in curriculum studies provide short anchor texts that introduce, define, and situate contemporary curriculum theory constructs. Each anchor text is followed by two concise, creative keyword responses that demonstrate varied perspectives and connections, allowing readers to reflect on and engage with the personal relevance of these fundamental concepts. Useful to instructors and scholars alike, this book explains keyword writing as a teaching and learning strategy and invites readers to enter the complicated conversations of contemporary curriculum theory through their own creative, personal responses. Featuring wide-ranging, nuanced, and varied commentary on major relevant themes, as well as discussion questions for students, this book is an essential text for doctoral and masters-level courses in curriculum studies. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Epigraph Table of contents List of Illustrations Foreword Chapter 1 Introduction Traditions of Curriculum Key Curriculum Constructs Keyword Response Writing as Curriculum Pedagogy Using this Text in Teaching and Learning Curriculum Theory References Chapter 2 Aesthetics Anchor Text What Comes to Mind upon Hearing the Word Aesthetics? Etymology and Development Aesthetic Experience Aesthetics and the Curriculum Two Closing Notes References Keyword Response Distance Keyword Response Seeking Resonance References Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 3 Becoming Anchor Text Becoming as Imaginary Dynamic Processes for Becoming Thinking Differently Towards Becoming-Curriculum Conclusion–Elusion References Keyword Response A Snail Tale Keyword Response Death Becomes Her Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 4 Complexity Anchor Text Easy to See, but Difficult to Observe Complexity as a Theoretical Discourse Complexity as a Pragmatic Discourse Complexity as a Disciplinary Discourse Complexity and Curriculum Studies References Keyword Response You Keyword Response Out of Step References Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 5 Currere Anchor Text The Method Complicated Conversation Autobiography and Allegory Redefinition Keyword Response Doubt Keyword Response Tiny Violins Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 6 Discourse Anchor Text References Keyword Response Tongue-Tied Keyword Response Mixed Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 7 Ecology Anchor Text Living Organisms and Material Engagement Theory Curricular Transformations and Climate Change Dwelling Places and a Joyful Curriculum Ecology as Curriculum References Keyword Response In Memory of Ecology References Keyword Response Toward a Global Pedagogy of Ecology: Thinking Outside the Boxes Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 8 Ethics Anchor Text Virtue Ethics and Character Education Justice and Rights Care Ethics Summary References Keyword Response The “Myth” of Gender Inequality and the Limits of Teaching Ethically Keyword Response Carer and Cared For Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 9 Experience Anchor Text References Keyword Response An Educative Experience Keyword Response Relationships and Culturally Responsive Teaching Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 10 Hermeneutics Anchor Text Introduction Early Hermeneutical Method Hermeneutic Circle Living Hermeneutically Hermeneutics in Curriculum References Keyword Response Winter Is About the Orion Nebula, or Not … and That’s OK Keyword Response Talking Dirt/y Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 11 Imagination Anchor Text Understanding Imagination’s Role in Education Imaginative Education—Bringing Imagination to a Curriculum Near You Final Thoughts References Keyword Response Possibilities Keyword Response Just? References Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 12 Indigeneity Anchor Text Relationships and Storytelling Language and Identity Land-Based and Spiritual Community and Collaboration References Keyword Response The Interconnectedness of Indigenous Pedagogy Keyword Response From Here Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 13 Narrative Anchor Text References Keyword Response …And We Became Dragonflies Keyword Response The Stories We Tell, the Stories That Tell Us Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 14 Normativity Anchor Text Introduction The Medicalization of Difference Challenges to the Scientific Medical View Implications for the Classroom Cultural Approaches to Identity Drawing Distinctions: Assessment Inclusive Versus Deficit Models of Education Final Thoughts References Keyword Response A New Diagnosis: Rethinking Normativity References Keyword Response Company in the Margins Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 15 Place Anchor Text Who Belongs to This Place? The Logic of Inversion and the Curricular Problem of Placelessness Place as the Space of Curriculum Inquiry Honouring Places as Living Relatives Re-Animating Places as an Urgent Curricular Challenge References Keyword Response Place and People: Who Needs Whom? Keyword Response I Have No Home Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 16 Poetics Anchor Text Why Is a Poem Important? What Is a Poem? How Does a Poem Inform Curriculum Studies? References Keyword Response Boundary Games References Keyword Response On Poetics References Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 17 Representation Anchor Text Representation I: The Reflective and the Intentional Representation II: The Constructionist Representation III: Enter Discourse Unbracketing Power: A Conclusion References Keyword Response A Is for Apple References Keyword Response Drag Queen Realness References Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 18 Social Justice Anchor Text Introduction As Teaching Critiques Of As Equity Possible Futures References Keyword Response High School Musical— Not! Keyword Response Social Justice Q&A Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 19 Standards Anchor Text What Are Learning Standards? References Keyword Response What Is Your Place? Keyword Response Standards Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 20 Temporality Anchor Text Curriculum as Clocked Temporality in Curriculum The Long View References Keyword Response That One Class Keyword Response Timely Sayings Discussion Questions Further Readings Chapter 21 Conclusion: In Curriculum Conversation Introduction Intersections of Themes Fundamental Principles for the Curriculum Theorist Our Invitation Contributors Index