Curriculum Planning with Design Language: Building Elegant Courses and Units

Curriculum Planning with Design Language provides a streamlined, adaptable framework for using visual design terminology to conceptualize instructional design objectives, processes, and strategies. Drawing from instructional design theory, pattern language theory, and aesthetics, these ten course and unit design principles help educators break down and clarify their broader planning tasks and concerns. Written in clear, direct prose and rich with intuitive examples, this book showcases insights leading to effective curriculum design that will speak equally to pre-service and experienced educators.

Ken Badley teaches in the Department of Education at Mount Royal University, Canada, and serves as Professor of Education by Special Appointment at Tyndale University College, Canada. He recently completed nine years of service in the doctoral program in education at George Fox University, USA.