Author : Damian Murchan
Release : 2021-01-04
Genre : Education
Kind : eBook
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Book Synopsis Curriculum Change within Policy and Practice by : Damian Murchan
Download or read book Curriculum Change within Policy and Practice written by Damian Murchan. This book was released on 2021-01-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how curriculum reform is interconnected with policy, practice and society. Curriculum reform is increasingly associated with efforts to better the lives of citizens and provide a competitive edge to national prosperity. Educational policy and practice have been the subject of unprecedented convergence worldwide in the quest for so-called 21st century skills. This book offers a case study of curriculum reform within the Republic of Ireland, focusing on antecedents, processes and outcomes of government efforts to evoke fundamental curriculum realignment at lower secondary level. Set against a backdrop of fluctuating economic fortunes and concerns about academic standards and educational equity, this volume has wider relevance beyond Ireland for any system undertaking education reform at scale.