An Introduction to Curriculum Development -- The Integrated Themes -- The Importance of Curriculum -- Defining and Interpreting Curriculum -- The Negative Impact of Reform Reports -- The Legacy of A Nation at Risk: No Child Left Behind -- Positive Outcomes of Education Reform -- Social and Technological Foundations of Curriculum -- Social Foundations -- Importance of the Society-School Relationship -- Technological Foundations -- Education Technology/Information Literacy -- The Versatile Computer -- The Internet Explosion -- Education Technology: Implications for the Future -- Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Curriculum -- Historical Foundations -- The Evolution of American Education -- Goals for Tomorrow's Schools -- Philosophical Foundations -- Basic philosophical Systems -- Influences of Philosophy on Education -- Concepts, Theories, and Models -- The Role of Research -- Terminological Pitfalls -- Concepts -- Theories -- Models -- Examples of Models in Action -- Some Final Suggestions -- Designing and Organizing Curricula -- Curriculum Designs -- Curriculum Design Qualities -- Aims, Goals, and Objectives -- The Aims, Goals, and Objectives of Curriculum Development -- Criteria for Writing Performance Objectives in the Three Domains -- Selecting Content and Activities -- The Importance of Content and Activities Selection -- Problems in Content and Activities Selection -- Content Selection -- Personalizing the Curriculum -- Activities Selection -- Education Reform's Impact on Content and Activities Selection -- Tables of Specifications -- Helping People Change -- Becoming Agents for Change -- Promoting Teacher Involvement -- Educational Leadership -- Evaluating Instruction and the Curriculum -- The Significance of Evaluation -- Evaluating Instruction -- Evaluating the Curriculum -- Evaluating Curriculum Components -- Planning and Converting Curriculum into Instruction -- Strategies of Curriculum and Instruction -- Long-Range Planning -- Individualizing Instruction -- Current and Future Curriculum Trends -- Safe Schools -- Self-Directed Learning -- Home Schooling -- Multidisciplinary/Thematic Approach -- Reading and Writing across the Curriculum -- Alternative Assessment -- Tenure and Life Certification -- Ethnic Diversity -- Gender Equity -- Geographic Stereotyping -- Students with Special Needs -- Inclusion -- Gifted Students -- Senior Citizens and Service Learning -- Magnet Schools -- Charter Schools -- Business-School Partnership Programs -- National Standards -- Increased Parental Involvement and Control -- Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) -- Privatizing Public Schools -- The World of Work -- Global Education -- Vouchers and School Choice -- Cooperative Learning -- Multiple Intelligences -- Evaluation Textbooks and Ancillary Materials -- Increased and Expanded Use of Technology
Summary:
"The fifth edition of this critically acclaimed approach to curriculum planning continues to receive accolades for its balanced presentation, pertinent case studies, and advice from practicing educators. It skillfully interweaves the themes of multicultural education, constructivism, and education reform. The author documents the latest trends, such as e-learning, blended learning and flipped learning, the controversial Common Core State Standards, and the impact of technology in our schools, including the BYOD (bring your own device) movement, digital citizenship, and technological literacy. This well-researched text spotlights ways to involve parents, students, and teachers in the curriculum-planning process and engages the reader in critical thinking and analysis about curriculum planning and education reform." From back cover.
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