Study on Giroux''s curriculum theory

• Main Authors: Chou, Pei-I, 周珮儀
• Other Authors: Huang, Kuang-Hsian
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/17753536793920433506

博士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 教育研究所 === 87 === Study On Giroux''s Curriculum Theory Pei-I Chou Abstract The main propose of the study is to examine Giroux''s curriculum theory. The major findings of the study are as follows: 1. The spheres of Giroux''s learning which have influenced his curriculum theory included critical theory , postmodernism ,postmodern feminism and educational thoughts for democracy. 2. The position of Giroux,s curriculum theory first stood on social critical theory to criticize scientific and phenomenological curriculum theory ,and revised the theories of reproduction and resistance, then turn toward postmodernism and cultural studies to develop the curriculum theory. of critical postmodernism. 3.In social critical period the main content of Giroux''s curriculum theory included criticizing the theories of reproduction and resistance, reconceptualizing ideology, hegemony, power and culture which are the key concepts of curriculum theory of social critical study, and using the language of critique and possibility to build critical pedagogy. 4.In postmodern period the main concept of Giroux''s curriculum theory consist of combining culture study with education , strengthening the research on popular culture ,mass media and representation, and developing his "border pedagogy". 5.Althought lots of virtues , Giroux''s curriculum theory must be revised to make it feasible and practical. Key Words: curriculum theory, critical theory , postmodernism, culture studies