The Sleep of Reason Breeds Monsters: The Birth of A Statutory Curriculum in England and Wales.

Hartnett, Anthony; Naish, Michael

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Sleep of Reason Breeds Monsters: The Birth of A Statutory Curriculum in England and Wales.

Hartnett, Anthony; Naish, Michael

Journal of Curriculum Studies, v22 n1 p1-16 Jan-Feb 1990

Examines "The National Curriculum 5-16: A Consultation Document" that became law in 1988. Outlines the document's content and argues that the document offers solutions to various problems without demonstrating how the solutions address the problems. Raises some issues about the ownership and control of educational institutions. (GG)

Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Change, Educational Development, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Foreign Countries, National Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England); United Kingdom (Wales)

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