Preface
PART I. FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM
Chapter 1. The Nature of Curriculum
The Concept of Curriculum
Components of the Curriculum
The Mastery, the Organic, and the Enrichment Curricula
Case Study: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice
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
Case Study: Curriculum Approaches Can Challenge Administrators
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
Case Study: Integrating Curriculum Theory
Chapter 4. The Politics of Curriculum
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)
The Role of Professional Organizations
Guiding Preservice Teachers
Increasing Role of the Courts and Congress
Technology and Elements of Change
Case Study: Building a Political Firewall
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
Alignment of Educational Goals
Formulating a Curriculum Database
Conducting a Needs Assessment
Organization and Evaluation of Resources
Teacher-Powered Professional Learning
Creating Teacher-Led Professional-Learning Strategies
Global Connections: Research and Practice
Case Study: Involving Community and Teacher-Leaders
Chapter 6. Improving the Program of Studies
Reconceptualizing Programs of Study
Improving the Program of Studies
Case Study: Data Before Concepts
Chapter 7. Improving a Field of Study
Reconceptualizing Fields of Study
Role of Collaborative Leadership
Improving the Field of Study
Mapping the Desired Curriculum
Case Study: Providing Diverse Teaching Strategies
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
Case Study: When Trivial Becomes Tragic
PART III. CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT
Chapter 9. Supervising the Curriculum: Teachers and Materials
Supervising the Taught Curriculum: Current Approaches
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
Case Study: Teacher-Leaders as Instructional Coaches
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
Case Study: Building Consensus by Committee
Chapter 11. Aligning the Curriculum
A Rationale for Curriculum Alignment
Organizing the Alignment Project
Organizational Strategies
Utilizing Research for Curriculum Alignment
Monitoring and Evaluating Curriculum Alignment
Case Study: Making Adjustments Via Alignment
Chapter 12. Curriculum and Teacher Evaluation
The Goals of Curriculum and Teacher Evaluation
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
Case Study: Teaching to the Test
PART IV. CURRENT TRENDS IN THE CURRICULUM
Chapter 13. Current Developments in the Subject Fields
Developments in English Language Arts, Reading, and Writing
Expanding a Culture of Writing
Dual Immersion Programs in English Language Arts
Physical Education and Health
Technology and Exponential Change
Case Study: What Is Taught Versus What Should Be Taught
Chapter 14. Current Developments Across the Curriculum
Improving Listening Skills
Improving Speaking Skills
English Language Learner Education
Leadership for Socially Diverse Groups
Innovation and 21st-Century Learning
Professional Learning and Technology
Global Connections: Canada’s Shifting Minds Model
Case Study: Developing and Sharing Strategies
Chapter 15. Individualizing the Curriculum
Differentiated Instruction
Types of Individualized Instruction
Enhancing Teaching and Learning
Social and Economic Considerations
Social and Economic Considerations
Global Connections: Third Culture Kids
Case Study: Response to Intervention Issues
Glossary
Index
About the Authors