Knowledge And Curriculum

Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-93-89347-97-5
Verlag: PHI Learning

Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 235 mm

Designed as per the latest NCERT syllabus and syllabi of several universities offering teacher education courses, the book incorporating 16 chapters is an up-to-date and comprehensive treatise, which deals with the basic as well as advanced topics of the field of knowledge and the field of contextualisation of knowledge (curriculum).

In the opening chapters, knowledge is conceived and described in a broad perspective. This is followed by an extensive discussion on curriculum, including the various issues and concerns, different approaches, curriculum design, development and evaluation.

A peep into the modern classrooms, shift in pedagogy and skill-based curriculum makes the book a complete organic entity for comprehensive understanding of the continuum of knowledge and curriculum.

It is primarily intended for the undergraduate students of education and elementary education as well as for the postgraduate students of education. Moreover, teacher educators and researchers will also find the book useful.

Highlights of the book - Presents intensive analysis of the concepts in a logical sequence
- Includes practical illustrations along with clear, concise and lucid language
- Follows professional and analytical approach
- Incorporates flowcharts, diagrams and chapter-end exercises
- Comprises a bibliography at the end of the book

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Lehrerausbildung
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Universitäten, Hochschulen
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Bildungssystem

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Foreword
- Preface
- 1. Knowledge: Meaning, Nature and the Process of Knowing
- 2. Knowledge: Construction, Acquisition, Forms and Facets
- 3. Child-centred Education, Learning Process and Contributions of Prominent Thinkers
- 4. Curriculum Perspectives and Role of Apex Bodies
- 5. Curriculum: Issues, Concerns, Meaning, Concept and Levels
- 6. Curriculum: Principles, Bases, Types and Theories
- 7. Curriculum Planning, Development and Policy Guidelines
- 8. Educational and Instructional Objectives
- 9. Curriculum Approaches and Curriculum Design
- 10. Models of Curriculum Development
- 11. Curriculum Development Trends and Curriculum Change
- 12. Curriculum Evaluation
- 13. Teaching-Learning and Micro-Teaching for Skill Development
- 14. Teaching Methods and Instructional Techniques
- 15. Evaluation and Examination Reform
- 16. Skill-based Curriculum: Planning, Development and Implementation
- Bibliography
- Index

Über Autor(innen)

M. Sen Gupta, Ph.D., is Director, KIIT College of Education, Gurugram. Spanning a long career of more than five decades, he has also served at the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi in various capacities. Being an ITEC Expert, a Fulbright Scholar and Commonwealth Fellow, he has undertaken a number of consultancy projects at both the national and international levels. As NAAC Peer Team Expert, he has visited many teacher education institutions in the capacity of Chairman, Member Secretary or Member. Besides, Dr. Sen Gupta is also the recipient of four National Level Awards from reputed organisations/ministries such as the NCERT, Ministry of Railways, and Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. He has nearly 200 publications to his credit. A nominated member in University Boards and other prestigious committees, Dr. Sen Gupta has expertise in vocational education and teacher education.