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In this chapter we review key conceptual frameworks that address the challenges of society in contemporary discussions about the curriculum. The central question guiding the chapter is “What should be taught and learned in school curricula in the 21st century.” Four meta-reviews are presented that analyze the contribution of major conceptual frameworks to this discussion. After identifying the key competences important for the twenty-first century, the focus of the chapter shifts to roles for new technologies in the curriculum. Issues that hamper the curriculum to change in directions that are considered important for teaching and learning are identified. We finalize with new perspectives on curriculum and curriculum development in the twenty-first century society.
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Erstad, O., Voogt, J. (2018). The Twenty-First Century Curriculum: Issues and Challenges. In: Voogt, J., Knezek, G., Christensen, R., Lai, KW. (eds) Second Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education . Springer International Handbooks of Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71054-9_1
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