Curriculum Studies in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Having worked as a practitioner in lifelong learning myself for many years, I feel most grateful to the author and the publisher for their painstaking effort in bringing out such a resourceful handbook for the emerging professional community of lifelong learning with a focus on curriculum studies and practice. Reviewing this book, I have personally obtained much useful knowledge and techniques which could well be reintroduced into training programmes for adult education and lifelong learning practitioners, not merely in the context of the UK but also in other parts of the world. -- Tiedao Zhang
Very useful book for anybody studying Cert.Ed/PGCE or DTLLS. Contains all relevant information to support analysis of theory to educational practice. -- Andrew Tofts * drupal *
Supports understanding for further discussion and implementation -- Audrey Fairgrieve * drupal *
good book for our trainee teachers and those undertaking L & D modules -- Miss Joanna Smithies * drupal *
Fantastic resource for teachers in training and for doing SARS. Gives a great overview of curriculum, types and different areas within life long learning. Would definitely recommend to practitioners as well as trainee teachers. -- Miss Katey Ribchester * drupal *
The Learning Matters books are a great supplemental read. The book is easily accessible with some good supportive elements for use within assignments. -- Miss Lisa Holland * drupal *
An ideal addition to the Curriculum module on the Diploma as well as useful for developing an understanding of the nature and development in curriculum design and impact on learners -- Miss Marie Sayers * drupal *
This book is so easy to read and easy to find the information you need as well.

This book is great for new teachers and a big help with the curriculum assignment too -- Miss Yeeman Lam * drupal *
A good choice for the mandatory City and Guilds DTLLS unit however with current changes being implemented in September 2013 this may need revising. -- Mr Adrian Stanfield * drupal *
An excellent and easy to read book that covers all a newly qualified teacher needs to know about Curriculum Studies. -- Mr Chris Briggs * drupal *
A simple to read book that helps students to understand and teachers to deliver the underpinning knowledge for the unit - Highly recommended. -- Mr Christopher McKechnie * drupal *
Essential for the PGCE/Cert Ed. Dr Tummons writes so effortlessly it is very easy for students to dip in and out. -- Mr Dean Starkey * drupal *
Excellent for DTLLS Level 5 student teachers in planning curriculum models and theories Unit 6 -- Mr Derrick Walker * drupal *
Essential for the PGCE/Cert Ed. It is well written and easy to read -- Mr Oliver Johnstone * drupal *
A good introduction to curriculum analysis. -- Mr Paul Demetriou-Crane * drupal *
A BROAD AND IN-DEPTH LOOK AT ALL CURRICULUM ISSUES AND FOR A NEW TEACHER IS A MUST READ, AND A GREAT REFERENCE FOR FUTURE USE -- Mr Paul Reed * drupal *
This text has been very useful for my students trying to understand the complex area of curriculum development. It provides clear definitions and is an excellent basis for those tasked with designing a curriculum. -- Mr Sean Creaney * drupal *
A must for those looking to have a major input in Curriculum design and implementation with their educational establishment -- Mr Vernon Ambris * drupal *
Very good for Unit 6 of DTLLS year 2 -- Mrs Carina Bond * drupal *
Advised as a supplementary text for our education students to see how education evolves across the sector. Some pertinant chapters, expecially chapter 2. -- Mrs Caroline Guard * drupal *
This book is highly recommended on the reading list for the Cert Ed course -- Mrs Davina Balls * drupal *
Although this is an older book, it is a good book which explains curriculum studies in a straight forward and clear way. -- Mrs Fern Bentley * drupal *
Relevant overview for DTLLS unit - good basis for further research -- Mrs Helen Handyside * drupal *
Straight forward easy to read text concise and relevant -- Mrs Iffa Settle * drupal *
Clear and accessible text. Useful to support Year 2 Curriculum Development module. -- Mrs Jenny Hibbert * drupal *
This text is particularly useful for the Curriculum Development Module of Year 2 DTLLS. It is very readable and for those less academic trainees provides some quite complex ideas in an accessible way. -- Mrs Katie McCombe * drupal *
This book is very easy to read, it served to educate and make the curriculum an easier subject to navigate. -- Mrs Marcia Dewar * drupal *
This book have been used within the Diploma in Education and Training module delivery. It is an essential resource for teachers/trainers when researching and developing curriculum design. -- Mrs Patricia Allison * drupal *
This book sums up theories and models of curriculum design in a way that makes it clear and easy to understand.

This is now an essential book on my DTLLS reading list. -- Mrs Rachel Kirk * drupal *
Excellent reading and strongly recommended for student reading list -- Mrs Rhonda Lobb * drupal *
An excellent book which is suitable for all trainee teachers. It is well written and easy to read. Useful chapters which you can dip in and out of. I particularly like the practical tasks which allow students to unpack ′real life′ questions or situations. Well recommended. -- Mrs Ruth Baxter * drupal *
Updated information which keeps the content relevant to today′s Lifelong Learning Sector -- Mrs Ruth McGrath * drupal *
Right content for the course -- Mrs Val Swales * drupal *
This book explores different models in an easy to understand way. I like that the ′hidden curriculum′ has been included. The practical and reflective tasks can be used during class discussions. This book will help our DTLLS students understand more about how a curriculum is defined. -- Ms Ann Gravells * drupal *
A very useful book in getting the bottom of what curriculum is. Nicely laid out and easy to use. I have dipped in and out of this book over the last few weeks and I have found it very interesting, easy to read and understand when I am so time poor. -- Ms Dee D′e * drupal *
Excellent, accessible and use-friendly text helping learners to engage with curriculum theory in a reflective and active approach. -- Sasha Pleasance * drupal *
An excellent resource for both teachers and students. -- Sasha Pleasance * drupal *