Curriculum Leadership
Strategies for Development and Implementation
Fifth Edition
- Allan A. Glatthorn
- Floyd Boschee - Professor Emeritus, The University of South Dakota
- Bruce M. Whitehead - Retired School Principal, Missoula School District #4, University of Montana, USA
- Bonni F. Boschee - Assistant Professor of Humanities, Beacon College
Courses:
Curriculum Theory & Development
Curriculum Theory & Development
August 2018 | 504 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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.
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
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