Powers of Curriculum: Sociological Aspects of Education

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Brad Gobby (Senior Lecturer, Master of Education Course Coordinator, Senior Lecturer, Master of Education Course Coordinator, Curtin University) Rebecca Walker (Associate Professor, Deputy Head of School, Associate Professor, Deputy Head of School, Curtin University)

Powers of Curriculum

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Sociological Aspects of Education

Brad Gobby (Senior Lecturer, Master of Education Course Coordinator, Senior Lecturer, Master of Education Course Coordinator, Curtin University), Rebecca Walker (Associate Professor, Deputy Head of School, Associate Professor, Deputy Head of School, Curtin University)

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OUP Australia and New Zealand
17 May 2022

Educational psychology; Curriculum planning & development

Transform education by creating engaging and socially just learning experiences.

Meeting the needs of today’s learners and society requires us to transform education. That is the purpose of

Powers of Curriculum .

Powers of Curriculum challenges pre-service educators in the early childhood, primary and secondary phases of education to transform educational thinking and practices. It equips you with leading-edge sociological research, concepts and perspectives to critically examine the historical, social, cultural and political forces that shape the curriculum, learner experiences, and education systems.

This new edition includes updated coverage of the

Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration and responds to recent world events and educational developments with references to the climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic and the datafication of education. It aims to support you in rising to the challenge of educating young people in systems of education that need transformation.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

Updated content reflects the most recent research, policy and theoretical developments.

Revised

Ask Yourself questions provoke reflection on personal beliefs, assumptions and experiences.

Updated

Theory in Action features encourage you to apply the concepts and ideas learnt to educational contexts.

Revised

end of chapter questions, activities and resources promote critical thinking and further engagement with the topics covered.

By: Brad Gobby (Senior Lecturer Master of Education Course Coordinator Senior Lecturer Master of Education Course Coordinator Curtin University), Rebecca Walker (Associate Professor, Deputy Head of School, Associate Professor, Deputy Head of School, Curtin University)
Imprint: OUP Australia and New Zealand
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 253mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 748g
ISBN: 9780190333843
ISBN 10: 0190333847
Pages: 536
Publication Date: 17 May 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

EDITORS: Brad Gobby is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Curtin University. Associate Professor Rebecca Walker teaches in the School of Education at Curtin University. CHAPTER AUTHORS: Tiffani Apps Lilly Brown Madeleine Dobson Barry Down Stefania Giamminuti Brad Gobby Christine Gowlett Saul Karnovsky Amanda Keddie Kelli McGraw Glenda McGregor Jane Merewether Zsuzsa Millei Martin Mills Richard Niesche Jane Pearce Eva Bendix Petersen Sophie Rudolph Glenn C. Savage Rebecca Walker Joel Windle