Curricula category: 1261 books
Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue
Vol. 17 # 1 & 2
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2015
Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue (CTD) is a publication of the American Association of Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), a national learned society for the scholarly field of teaching and curriculum. The field includes those working on the theory, design and evaluation of educational programs at large....
The Tragedy of American School Reform
How Curriculum Politics and Entrenched Dilemmas Have Diverted Us from Democracy
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2011
Two persistent dilemmas haunt school reform: curriculum politics and classroom constancy. Both undermined the 1960s' new social studies, a dynamic reform movement centered on inquiry, issues, and social activism. Dramatic academic freedom controversies ended reform and led to a conservative restoration. On...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2012
Published annually since 1985, the Handbook series provides a compendium of thorough and integrative literature reviews on a diverse array of topics of interest to the higher education scholarly and policy communities. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of research findings on a selected...
Curriculum Development in the Postmodern Era
Teaching and Learning in an Age of Accountability
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
This landmark text was one of the first to introduce and analyze contemporary concepts of curriculum that emerged from the Reconceptualization of curriculum studies in the 1970s and 1980s. This new edition brings readers up to date on the major research themes (postmodernism,ecological, hermeneutics,...
Rethinking the Way We Teach Science
The Interplay of Content, Pedagogy, and the Nature of Science
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2011
Offering a fresh take on inquiry, this book draws on current research and theory in science education, literacy, and educational psychology, as well as the history and philosophy of science, to make its case for transforming the way science is taught.
Re-thinking the Way We Teach Science addresses...
Radical Reads 2
Working with the Newest Edgy Titles for Teens
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2009
In Radical Reads, Joni Richards Bodart identified 101 young adult books that featured gritty, complex plots, focused on multidimensional characters, and tackled such difficult subjects as teenage pregnancy, dysfunctional families, gangs, prejudice, violence, drugs, or other provocative issues. Teen...
Globalisation and Education Reforms
Paradigms and Ideologies
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2018
This book explores the interrelationship between ideology, the state, and education reforms, placing it in a global context. It examines some of the major education reforms and policy issues in a global culture, particularly in light of recent shifts in quality and standards-driven education, and...
Teacher Education Policy in the United States
Issues and Tensions in an Era of Evolving Expectations
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2011
What constitutes a high quality teacher education program and what standards teacher candidates should meet before receiving their teaching credential? This volume advances deep understanding of the nature and sources of policy affecting the preparation of teachers in the U.S. and the conflicts or...
Common Core Meets Education Reform
What It All Means for Politics, Policy, and the Future of Schooling
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
How can the Common Core complement and not conflict with school improvement efforts already at work across the United States? How can it be seamlessly integrated into accountability systems, teacher preparation and development, charter schools, and educational technology? This timely volume brings...
by Jim Hardt
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2016
From Adam Smith to Alfred Chandler, Class Notes: The Economic Theory of Firms provides a brief overview of key points covered in this beginners-level course.
Creating Significant Learning Experiences
An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2013
"Dee Fink challenges our conventional assumptions and practices and offers an insightful approach to expanding our learning goals, making higher education more meaningful. This is a gem of a book that every college teacher should read." —Ken Bain, author, What the Best College Students...
Better Writing
Beyond Periods and Commas
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2012
Using casual language and a straightforward approach, Better Writing: Beyond Periods and Commas provides students with an easy-to-read and effective guide for developing their writing skills. Rather than intimidate and overwhelm novice writers with vast sets of rules, Travis Koll utilizes simple and...
Deciding What to Teach and Test
Developing, Aligning, and Leading the Curriculum
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2010
Focusing on curriculum leadership and closing the achievement gap, this influential book is updated with new insights on developing and aligning curriculum in a standards-based environment.
Curriculum, Syllabus Design and Equity
A Primer and Model
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
Curriculum scholars and teachers working for social justice and equity have been caught up in acrimonious and polarizing political debates over content, ideology, and disciplinary knowledge. At the forefront in cutting through these debates and addressing the practical questions involved, this book...