This book focuses on curriculum as a shaping force. In trying to sharpen this focus the authors look especially at the consequences of the curriculum on the development of children's minds in elementary and secondary education. Contents: Foreword; Introduction; Curriculum as a Vision; Curriculum as Dialogue; Curriculum and Curriculum Differentiation; Curriculum and the Development of Model-based Thinking; Curriculum as Technology or Technology to Support Curriculum; Curriculum as Institution; Conclusions, Reflections and a Look Ahead; Index.