Publication History

Originally published in 1983 and as a second edition in 1988.

Purpose and Scope

An attempt is made in this book to disentangle some of the professional, ethical, political, theoretical and practical issues involved in curriculum evaluation. This book presents evidence concerning a number of evaluation strategies and techniques, drawing on experience in several countries, including the UK, Australia and the US, to debate the potential of insider and outsider approaches to evaluation, and combinations of the two.

Practical Application

It also offers a practical source book for those wishing to plan and conduct curriculum evaluations.

Impact on Education

Finally, it considers the crucial question of how evaluation can influence curriculum action and, thereby, teaching and learning.