Developing the Curriculum

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.

Practical, readable, and now completely up to date, Developing the Curriculum guides preservice and in-service educational administrators step-by-step through the entire 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. The text's many references to both historic and contemporary works give readers an excellent synthesis

of the principles and practices they will have to know in order to create effective curriculum as they enter their own careers in the field of education. This edition updates readers on technology and the curriculum in a new Chapter 14, The Digital Classroom.

 

In this new edition readers will benefit from:

 

*         Practical guidance and advice from two leading authorities-Peter F. Oliva and new co-author William R. Gordon II

 

*         The latest information on how online classes,  blended learning, and mobile learning are changing today's classroom environment.

 

*         Information on the changing nature of the workplace and the needs of 21st century learners that curriculum planners must address

 

*         Updates on the latest curriculum issues with the inclusion of new material on

 

- Race to the Top

 

- Advanced Placement

 

- International Baccalaureate

 

- Common Core State Standards

 

- Professional Learning Communities

 

- Digital Citizenship