都市化與都會發展是全球、亞洲與台灣的大趨勢，也是二十一世紀的大變革。都會發展對都市的社會與環境可能帶來哪些影響？都市居民的生活特質在都會環境下有何改變？面對新世紀的新環境，學校教育要如何調適，才能迎接都市化與都會發展趨勢的挑戰？有鑑於都市社會的快速進展，本研究關注的重點在於都會發展與學校課程的調適。藉由文獻整合，本研究探討都會發展對學校教育的多元意涵，並闡述有助於強化都會學校與社區關係的課程觀點。此外，本研究也引用國內外有關都市化與都會現況的實證資料，以提供可資討論的真實案例。本研究結果指出社會適應論與社會重建論課程觀的可能用途與限制。展望未來，本研究呼籲都會學校必須與都市社會的進展保持同步，打造適合都會發展的課程。

The megatrend toward urbanization and urban development not only appears to be obvious in Taiwan, Asia and around the world, but also signifies an enormous change in the twenty-first century. What impacts would urban development have on urban society and its environment? In what aspects would urban dwellers modify their styles or traits while living there? How would urban schools adjust themselves to meet the emerging challenges of urbanization and urban development in the new century?In recognition of the fact of fast advancing urban society, the study is concerned with the fit between school curricula and urban development. Literature review was conducted to explore the multiple implications of urban development for urban schools, and the relevant curricular perspectives that may help urban schools strengthen their ties with urban communities. In addition, empirical data concerning urbanization and urban conditions both from domestic and abroad were cited to provide authentic cases for discussion.As a result, the study sheds light on the potential utilities and limitations of applying the curricular perspectives for social adaptation and social reconstruction. In prospect, the study urges that urban schools keep pace with the advancement of urban society and make curricula fit for urban development.