For my critical summary assignment I am choosing a scholar. I have chosen a scholar named Michael Apple who is known for the following: curriculum theory and research, development of democratic schools, and also the relationship between culture and power. Michael Apple is an influential construct to curriculum and research.
Throughout reading information, specifically Critical Theory: From Michael Apples Perspective, I have learned the importance of how education is deeply connected with society. “It is unrealistic to talk about education without understanding its interconnection with the three systems: culture, government and economy” (p.132, 2016). For my critical summary we will be focusing on the relationship between Michael Apple and education paired with society, how they are interconnected and its impact on schools today.
The next step for my critical theory assignment based on the scholar Michael Apple is to find more article based (peer reviewed) information that explores relations between education and how the society imprints on it. Looking into how these observations have also effected present schools and students.
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