Curriculum Development: A Guide to Practice - Hardcover

Wiles, Jon; Bondi, Joseph

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131716883 ISBN 13: 9780131716889

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2006

Synopsis

A "standard" in curriculum books, Wiles/Bondi Curriculum Development continues the historic strength of the book–history, philosophy, and foundations of curriculum development–and addresses new trends in curriculum development resulting from standards and emerging technologies. This respected author team examines how technology and standards-based education are impacting the future directions of education and discusses how to preserve historic school values while responding to current educational trends. This edition features a new applications chapter complete with time-tested activities and problems designed to engage readers and prepare them for the curriculum issues of the 21st century.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The fourth edition of this popular book provides future administrators the background they need to design and implement a classroom curriculum for Grades K-12...the one that helps you show your students how to develop a total school program.

From the Back Cover:

This comprehensive book offers thorough coverage of K-12 curriculum philosophy, curriculum planning, instruction, and curriculum design. Unlike other books in this area, Curriculum Development offers separate chapters on developing curriculum in the elementary, middle, and secondary schools. A three-part organization covers the changing nature of curriculum, the essential elements of curriculum, and instructional concerns. For teachers and administrators in elementary, middle, and secondary schools.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0131716883
• ISBN 13: 9780131716889
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368