Curriculum Leadership: Strategies for Development and Implementation by Allan...

Description: About this productSynopsisA one-of-a-kind resource written for educational leaders-teachers and administrators-who want to successfully restructure and enhance school curriculum Praise for the First Edition "Curriculum Leadership presents the fundamentals of the curriculum development process and provides educators with the foundation to be curriculum specialists."-Amany Saleh, Arkansas State University "Curriculum Leadership provides tried and true techniques that teachers can use right away, right now, to make writing curriculum a rewarding experience that benefits the curriculum writer and the teachers who will be asked to implement the curriculum."-Clyde Winters, Governors State UniversityCurriculum Leadership: Strategies for Development and Implementation, Second Edition is a much-needed, highly informative, and easy-to-read account of curriculum development and implementation for those aspiring to become curriculum decision makers. This important book-which helps bridge curriculum's rich historical past to today's global education world-is essential for educational leaders in the planning, alignment, and development of curriculum to meet state, national, and international standards. Authors Allan A. Glatthorn, Floyd Boschee, and Bruce M. Whitehead provide innovative and successful curriculum ideas that include reflective case studies with challenges and key issues/questions, Key to Leadership sections, curriculum tips, an Applications section, and a Webliography in every chapter. Also interspersed throughout the book are tried-and-true strategies that provide administrators with innovative ideas on meeting state and national standards. New to this edition Coverage of multicultural and global education Integration of NCATE and standards coverage New technology strategies, including added emphasis on e-learningHigh-quality ancillaries Available to qualified instructors upon request, Instructors' Resources on CD-ROM include PowerPoint lecture slides, a comprehensive test bank, sample syllabi, and more. Intended Audience This is a much needed, highly informative, and easy-to-read account of curriculum development and change for curriculum leaders, those teaching curriculum courses, and those aspiring to become curriculum decision makers. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement a K-12 school curriculum.Curriculum Leadership, Second Edition is a one-of-a-kind resource written for educational leaders (both administrators and teachers) who want to successfully restructure and enhance school curriculum. This book provides innovative and successful curriculum ideas, including reflective case studies, 'Keys to Leadership' sections, curriculum tips, and 'Challenge' sections with key issues and questions in every chapter. Also interspersed throughout the book are tried and true strategies that provide administrators with innovative ideas on meeting state and national standards.This is a much needed, highly informative, and easy-to-read account of curriculum development and change for curriculum leaders, those teaching curriculum courses, and those aspiring to become curriculum decision makers. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement a K'12 school curriculum.New features to this second edition include:A new multiculturalism box in the text, either a case study//example or tips for incorporating multiculturalism into the classroomIntegration of NCATE and any standards-coverage at the end of each chapter in relevant chapters.More material on developing curriculum that is specifically for teachers, rather than administrators, that covers how teachers develop curriculum together or influence the development of curriculuMore pedagogy that is specific to teachers, which includes case studies and curriculum development tips for teachers and administrators working togetherInstructor's Resource CDProduct IdentifiersISBN-101412967813ISBN-139781412967815eBay Product ID (ePID)69739947Key DetailsAuthorAllan A. Glatthorn, Bruce M. Whitehead, Floyd BoscheeNumber Of Pages504 pagesFormatHardcoverPublication Date2008-11-11LanguageEnglishPublisherSAGE Publications, IncorporatedPublication Year20080000Additional DetailsEdition Number2Copyright Date2009IllustratedYesDimensionsWeight33.1 OzHeight1 In.Width7.4 In.Length9.1 In.Target AudienceGroupCollege AudienceClassification MethodLCCN2008-028753LC Classification NumberLB2806.15.G57 2008Dewey Decimal375/.001Dewey Edition22Table Of ContentPreface PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM 1. The Nature of Curriculum 2. Curriculum History: The Perspective of the Past 3. Curriculum Theory 4. The Politics of Curriculum PART II: CURRICULUM PROCESSES 5. Curriculum Planning 6. Improving the Program of Studies 7. Improving a Field of Study 8. Processes for Developing New Courses and Units PART III: CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT 9. Supervising the Curriculum: Teachers and Materials 10. Curriculum Development and Implementation 11. Aligning the Curriculum 12. Curriculum Evaluation PART IV: CURRENT TRENDS IN THE CURRICULUM 13. Current Developments in the Subject Fields 14. Current Developments Across the Curriculum 15. Individualizing the Curriculum Epilogue Glossary References About the AuthorsReviews" Curriculum Leadership presents the fundamentals of the curriculum development process and provides educators with the foundation to be curriculum specialists."- Amany Saleh, Arkansas State University"Curriculum Leadership provides tried and true techniques that teachers can use right away, right now, to make writing curriculum a rewarding experience that benefits the curriculum writer and the teachers who will be asked to implement the curriculum.""There have been many additions to this edition of Curriculum Leadership, the most noteworthy being the expanded technology strategies for the teaching and learning process; additional discussion of high stakes testing and accountability; additional focus on the role of teacher as curriculum leader."

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