Chapter 6- Curriculum Theory
The Meaning of Theory
Sources of Curriculum Theory
Bases of Curriculum Theorizing
Theoria
Functions of Theory
Theory Building
Steps in Theory Building
Beauchamp’s Process of Building Theory Formulation of definitions Classification of relevant information into homogeneous categories Utilization of inductive and deductive processes Making of inferences and predictions and testing them Development of models Sub-theory formation
Early Curriculum Theory
Theory at Mid-Century
Metaphors and Theoretical Camps
Traditionalists
Conceptual Empiricists
Reconceptualists/ Critical Theorists
Postmodernists
Directions for the Future
A Balanced Approach
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