Toward a Theory of Thematic Curricula: Constructing New Learning Environments for Teachers & Learners

Creator

Carole Cook Freeman
Harris J. Sokoloff

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Publisher

Arizona State University, University of South Florida

Publication Date

September 1995

Abstract

A theory of thematic curriculum emerged during the development of a unit on pets, entitled Pets & Me. The unit was designed through a school/university partnership for children pre-school to grade 5. Analysis of data collected during the unit's development and field tests supports a dynamic view of curriculum that challenges policy makers to rethink policies that begin from a view of curriculum as a static list of "facts" to be learned or "topics" to be mastered. ...

Extent

18

Volume

3

Issue

14

Language

English

Media Type

Journals (Periodicals)

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

E11-00043

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Recommended Citation

Freeman, Carole Cook and Sokoloff, Harris J., "Toward a Theory of Thematic Curricula: Constructing New Learning Environments for Teachers & Learners" (1995). Education Policy Analysis Archives (EPAA). 292.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_EPAA/292