Curriculum Leadership : Development and Implementation

by Glatthorn, Allan; Boschee, Floyd; Whitehead, Bruce

• ISBN13: 9781412904261
• ISBN10: 1412904269
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-08-11
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc

Summary

'œFinally, a book for graduate students that deals with all aspects of curriculum. The authors have done a masterful job in exploring a multi-faceted, complex subject with rich and current information and excellent, interesting writing! . . . I enthusiastically endorse this book.' '”Robert Ferrera, Notre Dame de Namur University 'œIt is rare to find a textbook that so closely matches the objectives of a course and the needs of the students who typically take that course. Curriculum Leadership: Development and Implementation does both extremely well.' '”Allen H. Seed, University of Memphis Curriculum Leadership: Development and Implementation is a one-of-a-kind resource written for educational leaders who want to successfully restructure and enhance curriculum in schools today. This book provides a plethora of innovative and successful curriculum ideas, including reflective case studies, 'œKeys to Leadership' sections, curriculum tips, and 'œChallenge' sections with key issues and questions in every chapter. Also interspersed throughout the book are tried and true strategies that arm administrators with innovative ideas on meeting state and national standards. Rarely has there been a curriculum book that is so useful in today's changing educational scene. This book will help every educational leader who wants to make a difference by: Defining the concepts of curriculum Describing the contracting nature of curriculum components Analyzing the hidden curriculum Unfolding ways to develop and implement curriculum This is a much needed, highly informative, and easy-to-read account of curriculum development and change for curriculum leaders, those teaching curriculum courses, and those aspiring to become curriculum decision makers. It will provide the knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement a K'12 school curriculum.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Part 1: Foundations of Curriculum	1	(126)
The Nature of Curriculum	3	(30)
The Concept of Curriculum	3	(3)
The Types of Curricula	6	(10)
Components of the Curriculum	16	(3)
The Mastery, the Organic, and the Enrichment Curricula	19	(3)
The Hidden Curriculum	22	(5)
Chapter Overview	27	(1)
Chapter Terms	28	(1)
Applications	29	(1)
Case Study	29	(1)
The Challenge	30	(1)
References	30	(3)
Curriculum History: The Perspective of the Past	33	(40)
Academic Scientism	34	(3)
Progressive Functionalism	37	(4)
Developmental Conformism	41	(4)
Scholarly Structuralism	45	(2)
Romantic Radicalism	47	(2)
Privatistic Conservatism	49	(7)
Technological Constructionism	56	(4)
New Privatistic Conservatism	60	(6)
Summary: A Century of Curriculum Trends in Retrospect	66	(1)
Chapter Overview	67	(1)
Chapter Terms	68	(1)
Applications	68	(1)
Case Study	68	(1)
The Challenge	69	(1)
References	70	(3)
Curriculum Theory	73	(32)
The Nature and Function of Curriculum Theory	74	(1)
Leadership in Curriculum Theory	75	(1)
Classifying Curriculum Theories	76	(2)
Structure-Oriented Theories	78	(1)
Value-Oriented Theories	79	(2)
Content-Oriented Theories	81	(4)
Process-Oriented Theories	85	(11)
Curriculum as Change	96	(2)
The Theoretical Classroom of the Future	98	(1)
Conclusion	99	(1)
Chapter Overview	100	(1)
Chapter Terms	100	(1)
Applications	100	(1)
Case Study	101	(1)
The Challenge	101	(1)
References	102	(3)
The Politics of Curriculum	105	(22)
An Overview of the Curriculum-Influence Process	106	(3)
The Role of the Federal Government	109	(8)
State Role in Curriculum	117	(1)
The Role of Professional Organizations	118	(1)
The Courts	119	(1)
Local Educational Leaders	119	(1)
The Classroom Teacher	120	(2)
Chapter Overview	122	(1)
Chapter Terms	122	(1)
Applications	122	(2)
Case Study	124	(1)
The Challenge	124	(1)
References	125	(2)
Part 2: Curriculum Processes	127	(100)
Curriculum Planning	129	(22)
A Goal-Based Model of Curriculum Planning	129	(2)
Determine the Locus of Planning Decisions	131	(1)
Determine the Organizational Structures Needed	132	(3)
Identify and Allocate Leadership Functions	135	(2)
Align Educational Goals With Curricular Fields	137	(2)
Develop a Curriculum Database	139	(2)
Develop a Planning Calendar	141	(1)
Conduct Needs Assessment	142	(3)
Organize, Evaluate, Change, Provide Resources	145	(1)
Provide Staff Development	145	(2)
Chapter Overview	147	(1)
Chapter Terms	148	(1)
Applications	148	(1)
Case Study	148	(1)
The Challenge	149	(1)
References	150	(1)
Improving the Program of Studies	151	(24)
Reconceptualizing Programs of Study	151	(2)
Improving the Program of Studies	153	(17)
Chapter Overview	170	(1)
Chapter Terms	170	(2)
Applications	172	(1)
Case Study	172	(1)
The Challenge	173	(1)
References	173	(2)
Improving a Field of Study	175	(24)
Reconceptualizing Fields of Study	175	(3)
Improving the Field of Study	178	(1)
A Rationale for a Teacher-Centered Process	179	(17)
Chapter Overview	196	(1)
Chapter Terms	196	(1)
Applications	196	(1)
Case Study	197	(1)
The Challenge	197	(1)
References	198	(1)
Processes for Developing New Courses and Units	199	(28)
The Technological Process of Curriculum Planning	200	(6)
The Naturalistic Process of Curriculum Planning	206	(17)
Chapter Overview	223	(1)
Chapter Terms	223	(1)
Applications	223	(1)
Case Study	223	(1)
The Challenge	224	(1)
References	225	(2)
Part 3: Curriculum Management	227	(96)
Supervising the Curriculum: Teachers and Materials	229	(26)
Supervising the Taught Curriculum: Current Approaches	230	(2)
Problems and Issues in Supervision	232	(1)
The Role of the Curriculum Supervisor	233	(1)
Differentiated Professional Development	233	(9)
Motivating Staff	242	(3)
Maslow's Theory of Human Needs	245	(1)
Supervising the Supported Curriculum	246	(5)
Chapter Overview	251	(1)
Chapter Terms	251	(1)
Applications	252	(1)
Case Study	252	(1)
The Challenge	253	(1)
References	253	(2)
Curriculum Implementation	255	(23)
The Nature of Curricular Change	255	(3)
Curriculum Leader as Change Agent	258	(1)
Curriculum Leadership and Planning	258	(3)
Learning Communities	261	(1)
Effective Actions in the Strategic Planning Stage	262	(6)
Effective Actions in the Initiation Stage	268	(3)
Effective Actions in the Implementation Stage	271	(2)
Institutionalization: The Final Stage in the Change Process	273	(1)
Chapter Overview	274	(1)
Chapter Terms	274	(1)
Applications	274	(1)
Case Study	275	(1)
The Challenge	275	(1)
References	276	(2)
Aligning the Curriculum	278	(23)
A Rationale for Curriculum Alignment	278	(1)
Curriculum Design	279	(2)
Organizing the Alignment Project	281	(1)
Organizational Strategies	282	(3)
Identifying the Mastery Objectives	285	(1)
Developing Curriculum-Based Tests	286	(1)
Correlating the Mastery List and Instructional Materials	287	(1)
Developing Instructional Planning Aids	288	(3)
Importance of Scientific Research	291	(1)
Developing Reporting Materials	292	(1)
Providing Staff Development for the Alignment Project	292	(1)
Monitoring and Evaluating the Alignment Project	293	(3)
Understanding the Importance of Curriculum	296	(1)
Chapter Overview	297	(1)
Chapter Terms	297	(1)
Applications	297	(1)
Case Study	297	(1)
The Challenge	298	(1)
References	299	(2)
Curriculum Evaluation	301	(22)
Curriculum Evaluation Defined	302	(1)
Current Evaluation Models	302	(4)
Developing an Eclectic Approach	306	(3)
Evaluating a Field Of Study	309	(10)
Chapter Overview	319	(1)
Chapter Terms	320	(1)
Applications	320	(1)
Case Study	320	(1)
The Challenge	321	(1)
References	321	(2)
Part 4: Current Trends in the Curriculum	323	(86)
Current Developments in the Subject Fields	325	(32)
Developments in English/Language Arts/Reading	326	(3)
English/Language Arts	329	(3)
Reading	332	(3)
Social Studies	335	(3)
Mathematics	338	(4)
Science	342	(2)
Foreign Language	344	(4)
Education in the Arts	348	(2)
Physical Education and Health	350	(2)
Chapter Overview	352	(1)
Chapter Terms	352	(1)
Applications	352	(1)
Case Study	353	(1)
The Challenge	353	(1)
References	354	(3)
Current Developments Across the Curriculum	357	(28)
Using Writing to Learn	357	(8)
The Computer and the Curriculum	365	(12)
Strategies for Success	377	(1)
Future Challenges	378	(1)
Media Technology	379	(1)
Chapter Overview	380	(1)
Chapter Terms	380	(1)
Applications	380	(1)
Case Study	381	(1)
The Challenge	382	(1)
References	382	(3)
Individualizing the Curriculum	385	(24)
Types of Individualized Programs	386	(1)
Previous Attempts to Individualize	387	(2)
Current Adaptive Approaches	389	(3)
Adaptive Programs for the Gifted	392	(4)
Providing for Mildly Handicapped Learners	396	(4)
Bilingual Education	400	(2)
Conclusion	402	(1)
Chapter Overview	403	(1)
Chapter Terms	403	(1)
Applications	403	(1)
Case Study	404	(1)
The Challenge	405	(1)
References	405	(4)
Epilogue	409	(2)
Appendix A: Management and Monitoring Matrix	411	(2)
Appendix B: Developing a Program Philosophy and Rationale Statement	413	(10)
Appendix C: Developing a Scope and Sequence, Program Goals, Objectives, Learning Outcomes, and Authentic Tasks	423	(16)
Author Index	439	(8)
Subject Index	447	(20)
About the Authors	467

Excerpts

"Curriculum Leadership: Development and Implementation is a resource written for educational leaders who want to successfully restructure and enhance curriculum in schools today. This book provides a wealth of innovative and successful curriculum ideas, including reflective case studies, "Keys to Leadership" sections, curriculum tips, and "Challenge" sections with key issues and questions in every chapter. Interspersed throughout the book are tried-and-true strategies that equip administrators with innovative approaches to meeting state and national standards. Rarely has there been a curriculum book that is so useful for a constantly changing educational scene."--BOOK JACKET.