Powers of Curriculum: 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)

Powers of Curriculum

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)

$98.95

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

OUP Australia and New Zealand
16 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: 16 May 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

PART I: INTRODUCING CURRICULUMChapter 1: What is Curriculum?Chapter 2: Using Theory to Think Critically about EducationChapter 3: A History of Schooling and the Making of ChildrenChapter 4: Exploring and Embracing Learner Diversity through a Sociological LensChapter 5: Educators’ Philosophies: Encountering and Weaving ImagesPART II: UNPACKING CURRICULUM ISSUES Chapter 6: Neoliberalism, Education and CurriculumChapter 7: The Education System and Social Class: A Shifting RelationshipChapter 8: The Trap of Binary Thinking: Problematising Gender and Social DisadvantageChapter 9: Understanding the Techniques of Colonialism: Indigenous Educational JusticeChapter 10: Rethinking Australia’s Cultural DiversityChapter 11: Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience in EducationChapter 12: Child and Youth Identity Formation: Consumerism and Popular CulturePART III: CREATING AND ENACTING CURRICULUM Chapter 13: Critically Reflective Practice: What Is It and Why Is It Needed Now?Chapter 14: The Virtual Schoolbag and Pedagogies of EngagementChapter 15: Environment as CurriculumChapter 16: Digital Technologies, Schooling and Children’s RightsChapter 17: Datafication and AssessmentChapter 18: Planning the Curriculum

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 AppsLilly BrownMadeleine DobsonBarry DownStefania GiamminutiBrad GobbyChristine GowlettSaul KarnovskyAmanda KeddieKelli McGrawGlenda McGregorJane MerewetherZsuzsa MilleiMartin MillsRichard NiescheJane PearceEva Bendix PetersenSophie RudolphGlenn C. SavageRebecca WalkerJoel Windle