Abstract
[A persistent problem in collaboration among programs of social work education around the world has been the absence of a basis for comparisons of curricula. Excellent progress is being made on models for total program comparison, but less attention has been given to component parts of programs. This paper presents a model for analysis and comparison of curricula.
Problems of apparent similarities are discussed. Curriculum is described and defined as a set of neutral indicators and as a social, political and cultural statement. The gotential difficulties inherent in this formulation are noted.
The following analytic model is presented based on six indicators :
1. Attitude (relation to time) a. prospective b. retrospective
2. Mode (nature of action) a. dynamic b. static
3. Scope (units of attention) a. particular b. comprehensive
4. Penetration (depth of study) a. survey b. profound c. exemplar
5. Construction a. linear b. holistic c. thematic
6. Culture a. exotic b. indigenous
Finally, selected applications are proposed.]
C. J. Guzzetta Professor Hunter College New York, New York, USA
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