Full Description
In this practical resource, pre- and in-service educational administrators get step-by-step guidance in every aspect of the curriculum development process-from the underlying principles and concepts to the roles of school personnel, the components of the process, technology in curriculum and instruction, and the most up-to-date curriculum issues. An all-new chapter on The Digital Classroom gives readers a look at how technology is changing the classroom environment and helps them understand the new trends that allow today's students to compete successfully in today's global workplace. Included are numerous references to both historic and contemporary works that provide readers with an excellent synthesis of the principles and practices used to create an effective curriculum.
Contents
PART I CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTChapter 1 Curriculum and Instruction DefinedChapter 2 Principles of Curriculum DevelopmentPART II CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: Roles of School PersonnelChapter 3 Curriculum Planning: A Multi-Level, Multi-Sector ProcessChapter 4 Curriculum Planning: The Human DimensionPART III Components of the ProcessChapter 5 Models for Curriculum DevelopmentChapter 6 Philosophy and Aims of EducationChapter 7 Data-Driven Decision MakingChapter 8 Curriculum Goals, Objectives, and ProductsChapter 9 Organizing and Implementing the CurriculumChapter 10 Instructional Goals and ObjectivesChapter 11 Selecting and Implementing Strategies of InstructionChapter 12 Evaluating InstructionChapter 13 Evaluating the CurriculumChapter 14 Digital CurriculumPART V CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: Issues in Curriculum Development Chapter 15 Current Curriculum IssuesAPPENDIXNAME & SUBJECT INDEXES
