This open access book discusses why the seemingly straightforward strategy of teaching children how to think deeply does not work and offers an alternative way forward for the curriculum to achieve these objectives. Over the years, the role of knowledge in the curriculum has, like a pendulum, shifted between two extremes, from highly visible to…

This systematic literature review examines research on inclusive policies and practices in higher education institutions published between 2001 and 2021. Six electronic databases (ERIC, Emerald, Web of Science, Wiley Online, Taylor & Francis Online, and Sage journal) were searched. Forty-three articles met the inclusion criteria and were…

To address bias in medical education, we introduced the Upstate Bias Checklist (BC) in the first- and second-year curriculum and trained faculty through a development series. Eighty-one faculty participated, with 40 completing a follow-up survey assessing satisfaction, perceived relevance, and readiness to apply content. Eighty-five percent…

This research aimed to develop a supervision model to promote curriculum administration that emphasized learner competency in schools under the Office of Primary Educational Service Area, using the Research and Development (R&D) methodology. The study consisted of two phases. The first phase investigated the current and desired status and the…

Given the current environmental crises, the outdoor profession must play a part in helping our society transition to more sustainable systems and behaviors. Despite years of calls for the outdoor profession to develop and implement curricula aimed at cultivating a sustainability worldview in our participants, we have yet to see any widespread…

Comprehensive Sexuality Education has been acknowledged globally for its role in advancing young people's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. Yet, notable variation exists in definitions and interpretations of what comprehensive means, exposing tensions between international and local values and agendas. This research focused on the…

This study aims to investigate the correlation between curriculum autonomy among middle school teachers and their support for learner autonomy. The study employed a correlational survey design. Data were gathered utilizing the Curriculum Autonomy Scale and the Supporting Learner Autonomy Scale. The sample comprised 420 teachers employed in middle…

This article proposes "anti-currere" as a non-philosophical intervention in curriculum theory, drawing on the work of François Laruelle to challenge the field's foundational obsession with the Real. It argues that curriculum study, despite its surface diversity, remains structurally wedded to a philosophical decision that monopolizes…

Although research applying antiracist frameworks to a variety of disciplines has multiplied, best practices for the application of antiracist principles to counselor education have yet to be established. This article outlines one program's steps to dismantle racism throughout curriculum and andragogy. Outcomes and lessons learned are offered as…

For decades, scholars have advocated for critical perspectives in Physical Education (PE), encouraging more creative and inclusive ways of thinking about and doing PE. Unfortunately, this critical work has had limited impact on how PE is conceptualised -- within curricula or by teachers -- both in the United Kingdom (UK) and internationally. As…

This article explores historical shifts in the discourse of inclusion in the policy of Swedish Municipal Adult Education (SMAE). Drawing on Foucauldian concepts of discourse, governmentality, and subjectivity, a critical discourse analysis was conducted on the so far three existing curricula for SMAE. A positive shift in language use was…

To face the challenges that beset land-grant universities in the 21st Century, leadership development programs exist to prepare academics for university administration. However, a small percentage of administrators participates in these programs. Furthermore, many academic leaders begin their roles feeling unprepared for the challenges therein.…

This study aims to determine what factors the primary school teachers working with gifted students prioritize and give importance to in their curriculum designs and explore how these are reflected upon their teaching practices. The research was carried out in the fall semester of the 2020 to 2021 academic year in Türkiye, with the participation of…

Immersive extended reality (XR) technologies, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality, and mixed reality, are transforming the landscape of education and training through experiences that promote skill acquisition and enhance memory retention. These technologies have notably improved decision making and situational awareness in public…

As inclusive education becomes the norm in Kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms, general education teachers have a growing need for knowledge and skills in inclusive and special education (ISE) practice. While many early-career teachers pursue professional development in special education, pre-service teacher training plays an essential role in…