Problems and Solutions in Curriculum Reform (1040 words)

Research Solutions

The ability to analyze existing research by comparing and contrasting existing knowledge in Public Administration is of importance as the Learner begins to analyze the format, vernacular, and construction of existing research studies, and synthesize the ideas into a new body of research.

Required Reading:
Text:
Cooper, D., & Schindler, P. (2008). Chapters: 4, 5, 6.

Articles:
Raadschelders, J. (2008, December).
Streib, G., & Roch, C. (2005).

Problem and solution analysis
Analyze the Problems and Solutions in the Various Peer-Reviewed Articles
Find 2-3 additional peer reviewed journal articles that identify successes and failures in the field. Analyze the problems being researched in these various peer-reviewed articles and their solutions. In your analysis include possible other solutions that could address these problems.

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Curriculum reform is seldom a smooth process. There have been successes and failures in the road to reform. An example of a resounding failure was the 1960’s change to the national math curriculum. The curriculum was changed to one that incorporated elements of set theory and other abstract mathematical ideas while neglecting the basics of arithmetic. The focus was on finding the next generation of mathematicians rather than teaching the next generation of citizens. By 1971, when mathematician Morris Kline wrote “Why Johnny Can’t Add” criticizing “the New Math” the curriculum was widely recognized as a failure.

The problem...