Curriculum planning : integrating multiculturalism, constructivism and education reform / Kenneth T. Henson.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-463) and index.

1. An introduction to curriculum development. The case of Eastwood Middle School / The integrated themes ; The importance of curriculum ; Defining and interpreting curriculum ; The negative impact of reform reports ; The legacy of A nation at risk : No Child Left Behind ; Positive outcomes of education reform; Case study : Action research as an instrument of change -- 2. Social and technological foundations of curriculum. The case of Linda Blevins and Marvin Watts ; Importance of the society-school relationship ; The case of O'Donnell School : technology goes home @ school builds parental involvement ; Education technology; Information literacy ; The versatile computer ; The internet explosion ; Case study : Listening to themselves : podcasting takes lessons beyond the classroom ; Education technology : implications for the future -- 3. Historical and philosophical foundations of curriculum. The case of Diane Worley ; The evolution of American education ; Goals for tomorrow's schools ; Basic philosophical systems ; Case study : Philosophies in conflict ; influences of philosophy on education -- 4. Concepts, theories, and models. The case of a disappointed student ; The role of research ; Terminological pitfalls ; Concepts ; Theories ; Case Study : Selecting activities to personalize the curriculum ; Models ; Examples of models in action ; Some final suggestions -- 5. Designing and organizing curricula. The case of the little school that grew ; Curriculum designs ; Case study : Using concept mapping for collaborative curriculum design ; Curriculum design qualities -- 6. Aims, goals, and objectives. The case of San Sona Elementary School ; The aims, goals, and objectives of curriculum development ; Criteria for writing performance objectives ; Performance objectives in the three domains ; Case study : "Together we are better" -- 7. Selecting content and activities. The case of building bridges to reform ; The importance of content and activities selection ; Problems in content and activities selection ; Content selection ; Personalizing the curriculum ; Case study : Building capacity through collaboration ; Education reform's impact on content and activities selection ; Tables of specifications -- 8. Helping people change. The case of Regional University ; Becoming agents for change ; Promoting teacher involvement ; Case study : Collaborating for change ; Educational leadership -- 9. Evaluating instruction and the curriculum. The case of an accreditation visit ; The significance of evaluation ; Evaluating instruction ; Case study : Integrating and assessing critical thinking across the curriculum ; Evaluating the curriculum ; Evaluating curriculum components ; Evaluating school reform -- 10. Planning and converting curriculum into instruction. A Wichita school case ; Strategies of curriculum and instruction ; Long-range planning ; Daily lesson planning ; Case Study : Reenergizing a school in a high-challenge environment ; Individualizing instruction -- 11. Current and future curriculum trends. Trends across the disciplines ; Case study : Whom are we preparing for inclusion? ; Trends within the disciplines.

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