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Pereira, Peter – 1981
Of all the uncertain problems which curriculum theorists encounter, teaching curriculum to graduate students is among the most problematic. On the one hand is the mass of knowledge and concepts about curriculum. On the other hand is the student who, more often than not, has limited experience in putting abstract ideas to practical use. If the…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Case Studies, Convergent Thinking, Curriculum Development
Peters, Richard – 1987
Students must be actively involved in the process of learning for it to have personal meaning and importance in their lives. Teachers must also become critical thinkers, creative individuals, and decision makers in order to create more challenging learning environments. Teachers need to blend structure and spontaneity into meaningful learning…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cognitive Processes, Convergent Thinking, Creative Teaching