Curriculum Planning : Integrating Multiculturalism, Constructivism, and Education Reform

Aiming to help educators meet the paramount challenges of the twenty-first century, Henson provides comprehensive and balanced coverage of curriculum planning in a way that all students will understand and enjoy. The three themes of multiculturalism, constructivism, and education reform are artfully interwoven throughout the content of the book and are additionally addressed in each chapter’s objectives, summary, learning questions, and suggested activities. The text contains many enhancements to promote engaged learning, including: graphic organizers at the beginning of each chapter present a visual view of the major parts of each chapter and how they relate to each other; brief vignettes entitled "The Case of . . ." begin each chapter, introducing the reader to the chapter content with real-life examples and reflections; real case studies written by professors and administrators across the country provide information on a situation related to the chapter’s content, each concluding with issues for further reflection and application.