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

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Waveland Press, Jan 9, 2015 - Education - 502 pages

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.

 

Contents

Chapter 1 An Introduction to Curriculum Development
1
Chapter 2 Social and Technological Foundations of Curriculum
41
Chapter 3 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Curriculum
105
Chapter 4 Concepts Theories and Models
143
Chapter 5 Designing and Organizing Curricula
183
Chapter 6 Aims Goals and Objectives
213
Chapter 7 Selecting Content and Activities
237
Chapter 8 Helping People Change
279
Chapter 9 Evaluating Instruction and the Curriculum
313
Chapter 10 Planning and Converting Curriculum into Instruction
353
Chapter 11 Current and Future Curriculum Trends
397
Glossary
445
References
457
Name Index
485
Subject Index
489
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