“Under the control of theory, curricular changes have their origin in new notions of person, group or society, mind or knowledge, which give rise to suggestions of new things curriculum might be or do…. The practical, on the other hand, because it institutes changes to repair frictions and deficiencies, is commanded to determine the whole…
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Learning Theory & Learning Practice
“Each orientation harbors an implicit conception of educational virtue. Furthermore, each orientation serves both to legitimize certain educational practices and to sanction others negatively.” (Eisener, 1985, p. 83) This quote encapsulates the main argument that Eisener puts forth in this article, which is that different fundamental beliefs about the values and purpose of education impact…