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Curriculum Studies in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Second Edition


May 2012 | 128 pages | Learning Matters
Curriculum is a key issue for trainee teachers in the lifelong learning sector and a core component of most courses. It lies at the heart of the work of teachers and trainers, it shapes the programmes and courses that are taught, and dictates which students can have access to courses. What goes in to the curriculum is argued over by governments, employers, parents and educationalists. How the curriculum is funded can change on a yearly basis. Access to a particular curriculum can raise or diminish the life chances of the learners involved.

This book provides an accessible and up-to-date overview of the key issues surrounding the curriculum. Written for all those working towards QTLS, it provides examples and case studies from working FE colleges, adult education centres and work-based learning contexts as well as offering succinct summaries of key theories and debates relating to the curriculum. This fully revised Second Edition reflects the latest policies and thinking, has a new chapter on the implications of e-learning on curricula, and includes a full glossary of key terms and concepts.

Jonathan Tummons has worked in higher education since 1995. After six years as a lecturer in teacher education in the further education sector, in 2009 he took up his current post as senior lecturer in education at Teesside University where he is also research co-ordinator for education and a member of the management board for the Social Futures Institute, Teesside's research centre for the social sciences.

 
Introduction
 
Defining the Curriculum
 
Conceptualizing the Curriculum
 
Shaping the Curriculum
 
Planning, Sequencing and Delivering the Curriculum
 
Evaluating the Curriculum
 
Curriculum, Learning and Knowledge
 
Boundary Crossing: Curriculum, Place and Time
 
The Accessible Curriculum

An excellent and easy to read book that covers all a newly qualified teacher needs to know about Curriculum Studies.

Mr Chris Briggs
Teac, South Essex College
April 1, 2013

Excellent, accessible and use-friendly text helping learners to engage with curriculum theory in a reflective and active approach.

Sasha Pleasance
Care & Learning Opportunities, South Devon College
March 24, 2013

This text has been very useful for my students trying to understand the complex area of curriculum development. It provides clear definitions and is an excellent basis for those tasked with designing a curriculum.

Mr Sean Creaney
Centre for Childhood Studies, Stockport College
January 28, 2013

Very useful book for anybody studying Cert.Ed/PGCE or DTLLS. Contains all relevant information to support analysis of theory to educational practice.

Andrew Tofts
Education , Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
November 29, 2012

Excellent reading and strongly recommended for student reading list

Mrs Rhonda Lobb
UCBC, Blackburn College
November 5, 2012

Clear and accessible text. Useful to support Year 2 Curriculum Development module.

Mrs Jenny Hibbert
Education Department / Teacher Training, Dudley College
September 27, 2012

Excellent for DTLLS Level 5 student teachers in planning curriculum models and theories Unit 6

Mr Derrick Walker
Faculty of Education, Doncaster University Centre
September 13, 2012

A good introduction to curriculum analysis.

Mr Paul Demetriou-Crane
Education and Childcare, Havering College of FE and HE
September 6, 2012

good book for our trainee teachers and those undertaking L & D modules

Miss Joanna Smithies
Education, Stockport College
August 1, 2012

An excellent book which is suitable for all trainee teachers. It is well written and easy to read. Useful chapters which you can dip in and out of. I particularly like the practical tasks which allow students to unpack 'real life' questions or situations. Well recommended.

Mrs Ruth Baxter
Education, Blackburn College
July 31, 2012

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