Twenty-first Century Curriculum Policy: Insights from Australia and Implications Globally

This book explores the 21st-century curriculum's role in preparing students for a global knowledge society, analyzing global influences, national policies, and case studies in Australia. It highlights key findings, discusses their relevance, and offers recommendations for policy and practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 181 pages
Publication date: 04 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the phenomenon of a '21st-century curriculum' and its pivotal role in equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving global knowledge society. With a focus on the interplay between global and diverse national influences on education policy agendas, the book explores the central concepts of globalization, curriculum, and policy that underpin this transformative educational landscape.

The analysis spans a broad spectrum of global influences on the development of '21st-century curriculum policy, including international organizations, educational research, and policy discourse. It also delves into the construction of such policy at the national and State levels in Australia, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in this context.

Through a series of case studies, the book examines the enactment of '21st-century curriculum policy in three select schools, highlighting both similarities and differences in their approaches. These case studies provide valuable insights into the practical implications of '21st-century curriculum' implementation and offer valuable recommendations for policy and practice.

Furthermore, the book revisits the global to local span and international relevance of the exposition to highlight major findings and discuss them in relation to recent literature. It proposes innovative '21st-century curriculum development' propositions that are of wide interest and relevance to educators, policymakers, and researchers alike.

The book concludes with recommendations for policy and practice, as well as possible future directions for research in the field. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of '21st-century curriculum' development and its potential to shape the future of education.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030614577
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020