论美国课程研究方法的主流取向

On the Main Orientation of Methods of Curriculum Research in the United States

科学主义在美国课程研究方法中长期占着优势,至今仍然是主流取向。但在科学主义盛行时人文主义也默默地发生着作用,弥补着科学主义研究方法的不足,纠正着它的偏差。科学主义课程研究方法的盛行促进了量的研究方法的发展,而人文主义的兴起推动着质的研究方法迅猛崛起。美国课程研究方法复杂多样,只有透过美国文化,才能把握其课程研究方法传统的本质。

Scientism has been the main orientation in curriculum research in the United States . At the same time, humanism plays an important remedial role. Scientism promotes the use of quantitative method while humanism pushes forward qualitative methods in curriculum research. Only study with a cultural perspective can we grasp the essence of the methodological traditions in curriculum research in the United States .