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Conflicting Concepts and Values in Education.

Authors :
Nijhof, Wim J.
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

This paper discusses the incongruity among education's multiplicity of conflicting actors, theories, and values that affect curriculum decision-making. This discussion is divided into three major concerns: sociopolitical, professional, and student. Sociopolitical concerns include the impact of peace, war, human sexuality, environment, work and leisure time, multicultural relations, and economic class relationships on education. Professional concerns involve the dilemmas of curriculum reform, teaching methods, organizational management, decision-making, educational governance, and school-community relations. Student concerns encompass core curriculum relevancy, human capital investment, career choices and counseling, and labor market entry prognostics. That educational policymakers consider the above concerns when making decisions comprises the conclusion of this treatise. (JAM)

Details

Language :
English
Database :
ERIC
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
ED301960
Document Type :
Opinion Papers<br />Speeches/Meeting Papers