Curriculum Planning: Integrating Multiculturalism, Constructivism and Education Reform Third Edition

Good curriculum development is seldom quick or easy. The updated third edition of this widely recognized textbook continues to offer a comprehensive treatment of the nature of the curriculum development process and the nature of education reform. In a style uncluttered by jargon and digressive pedagogy, the author helps readers to apply sound foundations and principles of curriculum development to meet their present and future responsibilities in implementing major education reform. The three themes of education reform, multicultural education, and constructivism are cohesively balanced throughout the volume in discussions of such current topics as the increasing impact of education technology, the value of teacher and student empowerment, the power of collaboration, and the validation and expansion of teachers’ roles as researchers. The author also assesses the impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation on various facets of education and school reform. Among the enhancements to promote engaged learning, the third edition features: 1) graphic organizers that open each chapter and present a visual outline of the major topics; 2) focus questions, a summary of advances and concerns, and questions for readers who wish to pursue additional learning opportunities in each chapter; 3) new or updated case studies written by professors and administrators that detail contemporary curriculum planning experiences and apply abstract concepts to real-world situations; and 4) a wealth of Internet resources for teachers, administrators, and curriculum planners. This expanded and updated edition of Curriculum Planning helps remove the mystery surrounding curriculum development and makes it a clear and exhilarating experience.