Developing the Curriculum, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2019

  • William R. Gordon
  • Rosemarye T. Taylor
  • Peter F. Oliva

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ISBN-13: 9780137525294 (2021 update)

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Developing the Curriculum is a practical, step-by-step guide of the entire curriculum development process. It guides readers through all the aspects of developing a curriculum, from the underlying principles and concepts to the roles of school personnel, the components of the process, uses of technology and current issues that are shaping the field. The textbook includes both traditional and contemporary approaches to give you a comprehensive, balanced look at the theories and evidence-based practices demonstrated to be effective curriculum specialists and instructional leaders.

Now featuring a new lead author and coauthor, the 9th Edition keeps readers up to date on the continually evolving field of curriculum development. A revised chapter on emerging digital trends helps you, a future educational administrator, understand how to incorporate online learning innovations into the curriculum.

PART I: THE CURRICULUM: Theoretical Dimensions

  1. Curriculum and Instruction Defined
  2. Principles of Curriculum Development

PART II: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: Role of Personnel

  1. Curriculum Development: A Multilevel, Multisector Process
  2. Curriculum Development: The Human Dimension

PART III: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: Components of Curriculum System Development Process

  1. Models for Curriculum System Development
  2. Philosophy and Aims of Education
  3. Data and Evidence Informed Decision Making
  4. Curriculum Goals and Objectives

PART IV: CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION

  1. Instructional Goals or Essential Questions and Instructional Goals or Learning Targets
  2. Evidence-Based Instruction

PART V: EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS

  1. Evaluation of Instruction
  2. Evaluation of the Curriculum

PART VI: LOOKING FORWARD IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

  1. Trends in Digital Curriculum and Instruction

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