Knowledge and Curriculum

This book explores the intricate relationship between knowledge and curriculum, focusing on the construction, preservation, and transmission of knowledge throughout history. It compiles the various arguments and perspectives debated by educationalists and psychologists regarding these processes. The text also delves into the product and process nature of curriculum, examining its role in shaping the acquisition of knowledge. Based on the "Knowledge and Curriculum" course in the B.Ed. program at Pondicherry Central University, this book serves as a valuable resource for B.Ed, M.Ed, M.A. Education, M.A. Philosophy students, and anyone interested in the theoretical underpinnings of knowledge and curriculum.

This book provides an in-depth examination of the evolution of knowledge construction, preservation, and transmission, with a particular focus on the role of curriculum in these processes. The text presents a compilation of lecture notes from the author's classroom sessions at Mahe Cooperative College of Teacher Education, affiliated with Pondicherry Central University. It engages with debates on the product and process nature of curriculum and offers insights into how knowledge has been constructed and transmitted through various historical and educational paradigms. Ideal for students of education, philosophy, and related disciplines, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic interplay between knowledge and curriculum.

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