REVIEWS FROM THE RESOURCE COLLECTION

Print M. (1993) (2nd Ed) Curriculum Development and Design Allen & Unwin

This book offers a detailed overview of key concepts in curriculum studies, including the hidden curriculum, the curriculum as a social-construct, and curriculum as social practice. It also discusses key elements of curriculum development such as aims, goals and objectives; content; learning activities; evaluation and assessment.

Brown, S. & Knight P. (1994) Assessing Learners in Higher Education, Kogan Page

This book offers an accessible and comprehensive survey of assessment issues and practices. It discusses principles of sound assessment, the purposes of assessment, a range of assessment methods, both on and 'off' paper, and examines ways of improving assessment at both the micro level and at the institutional level.