Curriculum differentiation: multiple perspectives and developments in education

This paper examines curriculum differentiation (i.e. streaming or ability-grouping). After placing curriculum differentiation in an international perspective, it outlines the main conclusions from empirical research on differentiation over several decades. Against this empirical background, it descr...

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Published inJournal of curriculum studies Vol. 37; no. 6; pp. 653 - 670
Main Author Terwel, Jan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Routledge 01.11.2005
Taylor & Francis Group Journals
Taylor & Francis
Subjects
Ability Grouping
Bildungsforschung
Bildungssoziologie
Cultural Influences
Curriculum
Curriculum Development
curriculum differentiation
Curriculum Research
Curriculum subjects: programmes and methods
Curriculumentwicklung
Differenzierung
Educational Research
Educational sciences
Educational Sociology
Genetics
Global Approach
Internationaler Vergleich
Leistungsdifferenzierung
Schule
Schulerfolg
Schüler
Segregation
streaming
Teaching methods
Track System (Education)
Übersichtsbericht
Sociology
Theory
Ability Grouping
Research
Differentiated Teaching
Mainstreaming
Empirical Research
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Summary:This paper examines curriculum differentiation (i.e. streaming or ability-grouping). After placing curriculum differentiation in an international perspective, it outlines the main conclusions from empirical research on differentiation over several decades. Against this empirical background, it describes and considers the three specific orientations towards curriculum differentiation: a genetic perspective, a cultural perspective, and a sociological perspective. The insights from the various perspectives are integrated and expanded in a framework of curriculum theory, research, and practice. (Zusammenfassung vom Verlag übernommen).
ISSN:0022-0272
1366-5839
DOI:10.1080/00220270500231850