Shaping the College Curriculum: Academic Plans in Context, Second Edition
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چکیده
Major Changes to the Second Edition Chapters have been reorganized for improved understanding of the academic plan model on which the book is based. Greater emphasis is placed on the sociocultural contexts that influence curriculum planning. Includes a new chapter on institutional influences that affect curricular decision-making. Two coordinated chapters on learning and selecting instructional processes provide practical suggestions for instructors. A new chapter on curricular change suggests multiple strategies for promoting curriculum development and revision in varied contexts.
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Contribution of academic departments of general practice to undergraduate teaching, and their plans for curriculum development.
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