Curriculum Today
Published on 16. October 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
308 pages
978-0-13-093885-5 (ISBN)
Description
For graduate level courses in Curriculum Development: K-12.
Curriculum work is a complex and sophisticated endeavor. This authoritative new text explores this complexity not only by examining the theoretical foundations and principles of curriculum development but also by considering its political context and the collaborative nature of much of curriculum work. Moreover, this text provides numerous practical ideas for engaging in the work of curriculum development and implementation. Comprehensive and scholarly, it explores influences from history and tradition, learning theory, philosophy, and sociology; introduces validated approaches to design and prioritizing; offers guidelines for assessing documents; and provides a wealth of information on implementation.
Curriculum work is a complex and sophisticated endeavor. This authoritative new text explores this complexity not only by examining the theoretical foundations and principles of curriculum development but also by considering its political context and the collaborative nature of much of curriculum work. Moreover, this text provides numerous practical ideas for engaging in the work of curriculum development and implementation. Comprehensive and scholarly, it explores influences from history and tradition, learning theory, philosophy, and sociology; introduces validated approaches to design and prioritizing; offers guidelines for assessing documents; and provides a wealth of information on implementation.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-093885-5 (9780130938855)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Defining "Curriculum" and Recognizing Its Influence on Perception.
2. History and Its Influence on the Curriculum.
3. Society, Learner Characteristics, and Academic Content as Curriculum Influencers.
4. Working with Curriculum Standards.
5. Influences of Philosophy, Learning Theory, and Sociology.
6. People and Roles in Curriculum Work.
7. Design Alternatives and Needs Assessment.
8. Selecting, Organizing, Sequencing, and Prioritizing Content.
9. Documenting Curriculum Decisions.
10. Implementing Curriculum Changes.
11. Evaluating the Curriculum.
Glossary.
Name Index.
Subject Index.
2. History and Its Influence on the Curriculum.
3. Society, Learner Characteristics, and Academic Content as Curriculum Influencers.
4. Working with Curriculum Standards.
5. Influences of Philosophy, Learning Theory, and Sociology.
6. People and Roles in Curriculum Work.
7. Design Alternatives and Needs Assessment.
8. Selecting, Organizing, Sequencing, and Prioritizing Content.
9. Documenting Curriculum Decisions.
10. Implementing Curriculum Changes.
11. Evaluating the Curriculum.
Glossary.
Name Index.
Subject Index.