Reimagining Curriculum Studies: A Mosaic of Inclusion

This book explores the concept of "freedom" in contemporary curriculum studies from various perspectives, including Martin Buber's education, Julia Kristeva's imagination, Emmanuel Levinas's ethics, and more, offering a more ecumenical vision that can unite different approaches and bring greater relevance and substance to the field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 237 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the profound and multifaceted concept of "freedom" in contemporary curriculum studies. Whether you are a traditional curriculum thinker focused on knowledge development or an advocate of a Deweyan, individualist approach, or a critical social justice curriculum thinker, the value of "freedom" remains central to all your orientations and theorizing. The book explores "freedom" through a diverse range of novel sources, including the insightful work of Martin Buber on education, Julia Kristeva's exploration of imagination and the female/male dialectic, Emmanuel Levinas's unique ethical perspective, and much more. By engaging with these diverse perspectives, readers will gain fresh insights into the nature of freedom and its implications for curriculum thinking. This book offers a more ecumenical vision that seeks to bridge our differences and foster a deeper understanding of ethical life. It empowers readers to reexamine their beliefs and approaches, thereby enriching the field of curriculum studies with greater relevance and substance. Through its engaging and thought-provoking content, this book encourages readers to reconsider themselves and their roles in shaping the educational landscape, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and meaningful learning experience for all.

Weight: 553g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811698767
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022