Chapter 4- Social Foundations of Curriculum

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Chapter 5- Social Foundations of Curriculum
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Social Purposes of Schools

• Transmission of culture
• Transformation of Culture

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Common Core Values and Beliefs

• Belief in the Possible
• Preference for Duality
• Belief in Moral Bases for Right Action
• Belief in the Work Ethic
• Belief in Equity

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Major Changes

• Diversity
• Race, Class, and Gender
• Knowledge

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Social Priorities

• Disadvantaged Students
• School Reform
• Charter Schools
• National Reports