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: Paperback / softback
Length: 237 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book delves into the profound and intricate issue of how we assign value and implement the concept of "freedom" that serves as the foundation of contemporary curriculum studies. Whether you identify as a traditional curriculum thinker who prioritizes knowledge acquisition or as a critical social justice curriculum thinker, the core value of "freedom" remains central to all your orientations and theoretical frameworks. 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 distinctive approach to ethics, and many more. By engaging with these diverse perspectives, readers will gain fresh insights into the nature of freedom and its implications for curriculum thinking. Moreover, this book offers a more inclusive and ecumenical vision that seeks to bridge our differences and foster unity. It empowers readers to reexamine their beliefs and practices in meaningful ways, thereby enhancing the relevance and substance of the field. Through its comprehensive exploration of "freedom," this book provides valuable guidance for educators, policymakers, and curriculum scholars alike, as they navigate the complex terrain of education and strive to create learning environments that promote individual autonomy, social justice, and lifelong learning.

Weight: 397g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811698798
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022