
ERIC Number: EJ531286
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Publication Date: 1996
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Poverty, Disadvantage and Negotiating the Curriculum (R-2).
Harris, Patricia
Australian Journal of Early Childhood, v21 n3 p6-10 Sep 1996
Addresses the need for teachers in socioeconomically disadvantaged schools to change classroom practice. Examines the disparity between home and school environments, using critical social theory. Describes curriculum negotiation as an active, relevant process, focusing on creating classroom environments that empower students. Discusses the skills students need before they can negotiate the curriculum and the results of implementing the process. (BGC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Disadvantaged, Early Childhood Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Environment, Educational Methods, Educational Practices, Empowerment, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Environment, Parent Role, Parents, Poverty, Skill Development, Student Role, Teacher Role, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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