Curriculum Planning: Integrating Multiculturalism, Constructivism, and Education Reform, Fifth Edition

The fifth edition of this critically acclaimed approach to curriculum planning continues to receive accolades for its balanced presentation, pertinent case studies, and advice from practicing educators. It skillfully interweaves the themes of multicultural education, constructivism, and education reform. The author documents the latest trends, such as e-learning, blended learning and flipped learning, the controversial Common Core State Standards, and the impact of technology in our schools, including the BYOD (bring your own device) movement, digital citizenship, and technological literacy. This well-researched text spotlights ways to involve parents, students, and teachers in the curriculum-planning process and engages the reader in critical thinking and analysis about curriculum planning and education reform.

Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.

Title of related interest also from Waveland Press: Glatthorn, Developing a Quality Curriculum (ISBN 9781577663409).

"Henson's book is, for me, the best available on curriculum planning. So much so that I often cite it in my own research." --William Timpson, Colorado State University

"This is an outstanding text. It addresses traditional issues associated with planning while incorporating traditional issues/concerns for the common core goals. The text is comprehensive and therefore useful for a variety of undergraduate and graduate classes." --Basilio Serrano, SUNY Old Westbury

"Comprehensive, up-to-date, and highly readable." --Mary C. Clement, Berry College