Surma, Tim
Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking: The Knowledge Revival (SpringerBriefs in Education)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783031746604
- author:
- Surma, Tim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Springer
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 90
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, Curricula,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This open access book explores why traditional approaches to teaching deep thinking may not be effective and proposes a new direction for the curriculum. The role of knowledge in education has shifted over the years, and the authors draw on insights from psychology, sociology, and curriculum studies to make a compelling case for a knowledge-rich curriculum.
A key principle of such a curriculum is content-richness, with coherence and clarity also playing crucial roles in enhancing learning. The authors illustrate these principles with practical examples from schools and educators who have successfully integrated knowledge-rich curricula.