Curriculum Leadership (eBook)

Strategies for Development and Implementation

Allan A. Glatthorn, Floyd A. Boschee, Bruce M. Whitehead, Bonni F. Boschee (Autoren)

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2018 | 5., Fifth Edition
504 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-5063-6318-9 (ISBN)

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Curriculum Leadership: Strategies for Development and Implementation helps current and aspiring administrators, teachers, and curriculum directors successfully restructure, enhance, and implement school K-12 curriculum. This foundational book highlights 21st century educational ideas and advocacy, while also remaining focused on tried and true strategies for meeting state and national standards in today's diverse classrooms. Featuring an array of new scholars, researchers, and case studies, the Fifth Edition: centers on the importance of teachers and teacher-leaders in the area of curriculum development; promotes the crucial role of special education and its contribution to the overall curriculum development process; and includes a renewed emphasis on concurrent learning and creating stimulating online discussions. With the support of this thought-provoking and extensively researched text, readers will develop a working and thorough foundation of curriculum to effectively implement in the classrooms of the future.

Inhalt

Preface
PART I. FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM
Chapter 1. The Nature of Curriculum
The Concept of Curriculum
The Types of Curricula
Components of the Curriculum
The Mastery, the Organic, and the Enrichment Curricula
The Hidden Curriculum
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Chapter 2. Curriculum History: The Perspective of the Past
Academic Scientism (1890–1916)
Progressive Functionalism (1917–1940)
Developmental Conformism (1941–1956)
Scholarly Structuralism (1957–1967)
Romantic Radicalism (1968–1974)
Privatistic Conservatism (1975–1989)
Technological Constructionism (1990–1999)
Modern Conservatism (2000–2009)
Technological Functionalism (2010–Present)
A Century Plus of Curriculum Trends in Retrospect
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Curriculum Approaches Can Challenge Administrators
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Chapter 3. Curriculum Theory
The Nature and Function of Curriculum Theory
Leadership in Curriculum Theory
Classifying Curriculum Theories
Organizational Leadership Models
Research Theory Into Practical Application
The Theoretical School of the Future
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Integrating Curriculum Theory
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Chapter 4. The Politics of Curriculum
Myths About U.S. Schools
Political, Cultural, and Socioeconomic Realities
An Overview of the Curriculum Influence Process
The Role of the Federal Government
Technological Functionalism (2010–Present)
Common Core State Standards
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
State Role in Curriculum
The Role of Professional Organizations
Guiding Preservice Teachers
Increasing Role of the Courts and Congress
Local Education
The Classroom Teacher
Technology and Elements of Change
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Building a Political Firewall
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
PART II. CURRICULUM PROCESSES
Chapter 5. Curriculum Planning
Goal-Based Model of Curriculum Planning
Locus of Planning Decisions
Organizational Structures
Identification and Allocation of Leadership
Importance of Integrity
Alignment of Educational Goals
Formulating a Curriculum Database
Planning a Calendar
Conducting a Needs Assessment
Organization and Evaluation of Resources
Teacher-Powered Professional Learning
Creating Teacher-Led Professional-Learning Strategies
Global Connections: Research and Practice
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Involving Community and Teacher-Leaders
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Chapter 6. Improving the Program of Studies
Reconceptualizing Programs of Study
Improving the Program of Studies
Global Connections
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Data Before Concepts
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Chapter 7. Improving a Field of Study
Reconceptualizing Fields of Study
Role of Collaborative Leadership
Improving the Field of Study
Mapping the Desired Curriculum
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Providing Diverse Teaching Strategies
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Chapter 8. Processes for Developing New Courses and Units
The Technological Process of Curriculum Planning
The Naturalistic Process of Curriculum Planning
The Inverse Design Process of Curriculum Planning
Preparing Schools for New Beginnings With Technology
Global Connections: Dual Systems in Korea
Summary
Applications
Case Study: When Trivial Becomes Tragic
The Challenge
Key Issues and Questions
Webliography
References
PART III. CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT
Chapter 9. Supervising the Curriculum: Teachers and Materials
Supervising the Taught Curriculum: Current Approaches
Elements of Supervision
Differentiated Professional Development
Maslow’s Theory of Human Needs
Supervising the Supported Curriculum
Supporting Culturally Revelant Teaching
Supporting Teaching and Learning With Technology
Global Connections: French Partnership
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Teacher-Leaders as Instructional Coaches
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Chapter 10. Curriculum Development and Implementation
Developing a Program Philosophy and Rationale Statement
Developing a Scope and Sequence, Program Goals, Objectives, Learning Outcomes, and Authentic Tasks
Global Connections: Narrowing the Achievement Gap
Leadership Truths for Curriculum Leaders
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Building Consensus by Committee
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Notes
Chapter 11. Aligning the Curriculum
A Rationale for Curriculum Alignment
Philosophy Statement
Role of the Principal
Curriculum Design
Organizing the Alignment Project
Organizational Strategies
Utilizing Research for Curriculum Alignment
Monitoring and Evaluating Curriculum Alignment
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Making Adjustments Via Alignment
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Chapter 12. Curriculum and Teacher Evaluation
The Goals of Curriculum and Teacher Evaluation
Evaluation Models
Developing an Eclectic Approach
Evaluating a Field of Study
Measuring Effectiveness Versus Developing Teachers
Evaluation Program Guidelines
Evaluation Strategies for Success
Technology and Evaluation: The Final Piece of the Puzzle
Global Connections: Evaluation and Accountability
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Teaching to the Test
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
PART IV. CURRENT TRENDS IN THE CURRICULUM
Chapter 13. Current Developments in the Subject Fields
Developments in English Language Arts, Reading, and Writing
English Language Arts
Realities in Reading
Expanding a Culture of Writing
Dual Immersion Programs in English Language Arts
History–Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Foreign Language
Education in the Arts
Physical Education and Health
Multicultural Education
Technology and Exponential Change
Summary
Applications
Case Study: What Is Taught Versus What Should Be Taught
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Chapter 14. Current Developments Across the Curriculum
Thinking Skills
Improving Listening Skills
Improving Speaking Skills
English Language Learner Education
Leadership for Socially Diverse Groups
Accommodating Diversity
Innovation and 21st-Century Learning
Professional Learning and Technology
Global Connections: Canada’s Shifting Minds Model
Summary
Applications
Case Study: Developing and Sharing Strategies
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Chapter 15. Individualizing the Curriculum
Differentiated Instruction
Types of Individualized Instruction
Enhancing Teaching and Learning
PreK and Early Childhood
Social and Economic Considerations
PreK and Early Childhood
Social and Economic Considerations
Digital Citizens
Global Connections: Third Culture Kids
Applications
Case Study: Response to Intervention Issues
The Challenge
Key Issues or Questions
Webliography
References
Glossary
Index
About the Authors

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.7.2018
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Schulbuch / Allgemeinbildende Schulen
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
• Schlagworte: Curriculum • curriculum and instruction • curriculum development • Principles of Curriculum • Teaching Strategies
• ISBN-10: 1-5063-6318-0 / 1506363180
• ISBN-13: 978-1-5063-6318-9 / 9781506363189