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A CONSIDERATION OF LIBERTY, COMPULSION AND THE CURRICULUM.

Authors :
Gardner, Peter
Source :
British Journal of Educational Studies; Oct85, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p235-249, 15p
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

Comments on the philosophical principles underlying the curriculum and the libertarian attitude towards education in Great Britain. Reasons for the differences in the educational recommendations made by those who employ the libertarian argument; Justifications of the compulsory curriculum courses; Implications of the disagreements about the nature of freedom for important educational and social consequences.

Subjects

Subjects :
CURRICULUM
LIBERTARIANISM
CURRICULUM planning
BRITISH education system
INSTRUCTIONAL systems
PHILOSOPHY of education

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00071005
Volume :
33
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Educational Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
13148591
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00071005.1985.9973715
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