BUiD Library: EDU 531 Innovation in Curriculum: Reading list

EDU 531 Innovation in Curriculum

Department: Master of Education

Module Description: Curriculum models and curriculum design and development procedures are explicated and explored, and practical exercises in curriculum development undertaken. Issues of power and control of the curriculum, as well as transfer across national contexts, are explored. The nature of innovation in the curriculum and teaching is critically evaluated in relation to a range of international case studies including contemporary initiatives in areas such as adult literacy, health education, peace education, community extension, vocational education and learner-centred learning.

Module texts

Ornstein, A. C. (2018). Curriculum : foundations, principles, and issues. Harlow, England: Pearson.
Pieters, J., Voogt, J., and Roblin, N.P. (eds). (2017). Collaborative curriculum design for sustainable innovation and teacher learning. Cham: Springer.
Green, C. (2022). Consequences of neoliberal traits in curriculum design; English influences and the implementation of moral education in schools in the United Arab Emirates. Globalisation, Societies and Education, 20(5), pp. 669–681.
Jewett, L. M., Calderon-Berumen, F. and Espinosa-Dulanto, M. (eds) (2019). Critical intersections in contemporary curriculum and pedagogy. United States: Information Age Publishing.
Bohan, C. H. and Tenam-Zemach, M. (eds) (2018). Curriculum and teaching dialogue. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
White, R. (2013). Curriculum development, innovation and reform. New York: Nova.

Recommended readings

Abukari, A. and Kuyini, A. B. (2018). Using research to inform practice: the teacher as a practitioner researcher. Journal for Researching Education Practice and Theory, 1(2), 1-5.
Doll, R. (1996). Curriculum improvement: decision making and process. 9th edn. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Jackson, P. (ed.). (1992). Handbook of research on curriculum. New York: MacMillan. (see lecturer).
Black, P. J. and Atkin, J. M. (1996). Changing the subject: innovations in science, mathematics and technology education. London: Routledge in association with OECD.
Bishop, G. (1986). Innovation in education. London: Macmillan.
Brandsford, J., Brown, A. & Cocking, R. (2000). How people learn: brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
Davies, L. (2004). Conflict and education: complexity and chaos. London: RoutledgeFalmer.
Kelly, A. V. (2009). The curriculum: theory and practice. 6th edn. London: SAGE Publications Limited.incheloe, J. and Steinberg, S. (eds). (1998). Unauthorized methods: strategies for critical teaching. London: Routledge.
Lynch, J., Modgil, C. and Modgil, S. (1997). Innovations in delivering primary education. London: Cassell.
MacDonald, T. (1998). Rethinking health education: a global approach. London: Routledge.
Markee, N. (1997). Managing curricular innovation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Marsh, C. J. (2009). Key concepts for understanding curriculum. 4th edn. London: Routledge.
Marzano, R. J., Brandt, R. S., Hughes, C. S., Jones, B. F., Presseisen, B. Z., Rankin, S. C. and Suhor, C. (1988). Dimensions of thinking: a framework for curriculum and instruction. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. Open resource
Molnar, A. (ed.). (1997). The construction of children's character. Chicago: NSSE.
Morrison, K. (1998). Management theories for educational change. London: Paul Chapman.
Paechter, C. (2001). Changing school subjects: power, gender and the curriculum. Open University Press.
Schweisfurth, M. (2002). Teachers, democratisation and educational reform in Russia and South Africa. Oxford: Symposium.
Sowell, E. J. (2005). Curriculum: an integrative introduction. 3rd edn. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall.
Stromquist, N. & Basile, M. (1999). The politics of educational innovations in developing countries: an analysis of knowledge and power. New York: Falmer Press.