Abstract

PACHECO, José Augusto. Evaluation, Learning and Curriculum: An aproach confronted by a global agenda. Rev. Lusófona de Educação [online]. 2011, n.17, pp.75-90. ISSN 1645-7250.

Drawing upon the concept of “sliding signifiers” (Apple, 2009) as having a multiplicity of meanings in a given context according to its actors and contexts, this paper explores globalization which does not mean homogeneity and uniformity. Thus, reflecting upon curriculum, lifelong learning and evaluation as themes related to educational and training policies implies the discussion of their meanings taking into account different ways of looking at them, especially in a field which is marked by a disciplinary view. This paper examines these meanings by discussing the diverse points of view based upon existing educational and training policies, within the framework of the world agencies. This does not mean the general acceptance of uniformity and the rejection of diversity, particularly when curriculum, learning and evaluation are discussed taking a personal stance. The paper includes, in the first section, an integrated approach of the concepts of curriculum, lifelong learning and evaluation and, in the second section, the discussion of each of these concepts.

Keywords : Curriculum; Lifelong learning; Evaluation; Globalization.

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