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'All in a Good Cause': Geography, History and the Politicization of the Curriculum in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century England.

Authors :
Marsden, W. E.
Source :
Journal of Curriculum Studies. Nov-Dec 1989 21(6):509-526.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Defines politicization as using the curriculum and informal channels of education to serve the ends of significant power groups. Notes that geography and history were subjects at the cutting edge of the process of politicizing curriculum content. Argues for a balance between content, pedagogy and social education. (KO)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
21
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Curriculum Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ401587
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Historical Materials