Curriculum: An Integrative Introduction (2nd Edition) - Hardcover

Sowell, Evelyn J.; Stollenwerk, Debra A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130807001 ISBN 13: 9780130807007

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1999

Synopsis

Written with a broad-based approach to curriculum, this book includes processes of curriculum development, use, and evaluation. Clear descriptions of curriculum development processes. Provides a hands-on approach to needs assessment usable in any district. Shows how to implement a curriculum in school classrooms. Provide readable, down-to-earth information about curriculum evaluation. For Educators and school Administrators, including Principals, governing board members, and curriculum specialists.

About this title

From the Publisher

Sowell combines curriculum theory and practice in a comprehensive, integrative introduction. Coverage spans all major curriculum processes--development, classroom use, evaluation, etc.--emphasizing the importance of a clearly defined purpose of education as a first step in curriculum development or revision, and as a necessity for classroom use and evaluation.

About the Author

Evelyn J. Sowell is currently Professor of Education at Arizona State University West. She received her Ed.D. in education from Northern Illinois University. A former elementary teacher, she has authored articles, reports, and books. In addition to educational research methods, her special interests include mathematics education and curriculum.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0130807001
• ISBN 13: 9780130807007
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 388