Curriculum Planning : Integrating Multiculturalism, Constructivism, and Education Reform

by Henson, Kenneth T.

• ISBN13: 9781577663300
• ISBN10: 1577663306
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc

Table of Contents

Preface	xvii
Acknowledgments	xxiii
To the Student	xxv
CHAPTER 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT	1	(35)
Objectives	1	(4)
The Case of Eastwood Middle School	2	(3)
The Interrelated Themes	5	(2)
Defining Curriculum	7	(3)
Curriculum: A Program of Studies	8	(1)
Curriculum: A Document	8	(1)
Curriculum: Planned Experiences	8	(1)
Curriculum: Social Implications	9	(1)
Curriculum: Curriculum as an End	9	(1)
Curriculum: Short and Long Definitions	9	(1)
Curriculum: A Need for Uniformity	10	(1)
The Hidden Curriculum	10	(3)
Impact on Multicultural Education	12	(1)
A Need for Reform	13	(23)
A Look at Some Early Attempts at Education Reform	14	(1)
A Look at a Nation at Risk and Its Impact on Other Reports	15	(2)
Positive Turn	17	(1)
Narrow Views	18	(1)
Overall Purposes	19	(1)
Unsound Recommendations	19	(2)
Positive Outcomes	21	(1)
Administrators	21	(1)
Other Changes	22	(1)
Teacher Education	22	(1)
Identifying True Weaknesses	23	(2)
Case Study: Action Research as an Instrument of Change	25	(12)
Learning Questions	31	(1)
Suggested Activities	32	(1)
Works Cited and Suggested Readings	33	(3)
CHAPTER 2 SOCIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM	36	(44)
Objectives	37	(2)
The Case of Linda Blevins and Marvin Watts	37	(2)
Part I: Social Foundations	39	(25)
Importance of Society-School Relationship	40	(2)
The School's Influence on the Community	42	(2)
How Society Influences Schools	44	(1)
Ways Society Affects the Schools: Forces that Affect the Curriculum	45	(5)
Future Effects	50	(8)
A Final Thought on Social Foundations	58	(1)
Case Study: Assessing the Internet	59	(5)
Part II: Technological Foundations	64	(8)
Technological Growth	64	(1)
The Computer	65	(1)
Meeting Multicultural Goals	66	(1)
Other Technological Developments	67	(5)
Chapter Summary	72	(1)
Learning Questions	73	(1)
Suggested Activities	74	(1)
Works Cited and Suggested Readings	75	(5)
CHAPTER 3 HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM	80	(42)
Objectives	81	(2)
The Case of Diane Worley	81	(2)
Part I: Historical Foundations of Curriculum	83	(10)
The Migrations	83	(1)
Early Schools	84	(1)
The Dame Schools	84	(2)
The Public School	86	(7)
Goals for Tomorrow's Schools	93	(11)
The New Basics	93	(1)
Goals for 2000	94	(2)
Criticisms of the State-Level and National Standards	96	(1)
Case Study: Curriculum for the Real World	97	(7)
Part II: Philosophical Foundations of Curriculum	104	(10)
Basic Philosophical Systems	105	(7)
Influences of Philosophy on Education	112	(2)
Chapter Summary	114	(1)
Learning Questions	115	(1)
Suggested Activities	116	(2)
Works Cited and Suggested Readings	118	(4)
CHAPTER 4 CONCEPTS, THEORIES, AND MODELS	122	(50)
Objectives	123	(1)
The Case of a Disappointed Student	123	(1)
The Role of Research	124	(1)
Lack of a Research Base	125	(1)
The Use of Common Sense	126	(1)
Science versus Common Sense	127	(1)
Word Traps	128	(1)
Concepts	129	(1)
Theories	130	(15)
Sample Theories	132	(1)
Case Study: Angola High School	133	(12)
Models	145	(11)
The AIM Model	146	(1)
Taba's Inverted Model	146	(2)
Tyler's Ends-Means Model	148	(1)
The Oliva Models	149	(3)
The Saylor and Alexander Model	152	(1)
Macdonald's Model	152	(2)
The Zais Eclectic Model	154	(2)
Project ESCAPE	156	(6)
American Studies Program	162	(2)
American Studies at Central High	162	(2)
Alverno College	164	(1)
Some Final Suggestions	164	(3)
Chapter Summary	167	(1)
Learning Questions	168	(1)
Suggested Activities	168	(1)
Works Cited and Suggested Readings	169	(3)
CHAPTER 5 DESIGNING AND ORGANIZING CURRICULA	172	(36)
Objectives	173	(3)
The Case of the Little School that Grew	173	(3)
Curriculum Designs	176	(2)
The Subject-Centered Curriculum	178	(2)
Strengths	179	(1)
Weaknesses	179	(1)
The Broad-Fields Curriculum	180	(11)
Case Study: Interdiscipinary Team Approach	182	(9)
The Core Curriculum	191	(3)
The Trump Plan	194	(1)
The Spiral Curriculum	195	(1)
Mastery Learning	196	(1)
Problem Solving	197	(1)
Selecting Curriculum Designs	198	(1)
Curriculum Design Qualities	199	(2)
Scope	199	(1)
Sequence	199	(1)
Continuity	200	(1)
Articulation	200	(1)
Balance	200	(1)
A Final Note	201	(1)
Chapter Summary	202	(1)
Learning Questions	203	(1)
Suggested Activities	204	(1)
Works Cited and Suggested Readings	205	(3)
CHAPTER 6 AIMS, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES	208	(26)
Objectives	209	(1)
The Case of San Sona Elementary School	209	(1)
An Introduction to the Aims, Goals, and Objectives of Curriculum Development	210	(15)
Aims	212	(1)
Goals	213	(1)
Objectives	213	(1)
Criteria for Writing Performance Objectives	213	(3)
Performance Objectives in the Three Domains	216	(1)
Writing Objectives in the Cognitive Domain	216	(4)
Case Study: Developing Aims, Goals, and Objectives for an Afrocentric Elementary School	220	(5)
Writing Objectives in the Affective Domain	225	(2)
Writing Objectives in the Psychomotor Domain	227	(2)
Chapter Summary	229	(1)
Learning Questions	230	(1)
Suggested Activities	230	(2)
Works Cited and Suggested Readings	232	(2)
CHAPTER 7 SELECTING CONTENT AND ACTIVITIES	234	(48)
Objectives	235	(6)
The Case of Building Bridges to Reform	235	(6)
The Importance of Content and Activities Selection	241	(30)
Arenas and Actors in Curriculum Planning	242	(6)
Problems in Content and Activities Selection	248	(2)
National Goals	250	(1)
The Nature of Knowledge	251	(6)
Selecting Activities	257	(1)
Case Study: The Role of Collaboration in Curriculum Decisions	258	(25)
Education Reform's Impact on Selection of Content and Activities	267	(4)
Checklist for Revising Curricula	271	(1)
Tables of Specifications	272	(2)
Chapter Summary	274	(3)
Learning Questions	277	(1)
Suggested Activities	277	(1)
Works Cited and Suggested Readings	278	(4)
CHAPTER 8 HELPING PEOPLE CHANGE	282	(40)
Objectives	283	(4)
The Case of Regional University	283	(4)
Agents for Change	287	(23)
A New Concept of Leadership	288	(3)
A Need for Involvement	291	(6)
Case Study: Teaming and Collaborating for Change	297	(13)
A Need to Go Beyond Current Horizons	310	(1)
School Culture and Climate	310	(1)
Forces that Promote and Impede Change	311	(4)
Strong Leadership	312	(3)
Chapter Summary	315	(1)
Learning Questions	316	(1)
Suggested Activities	316	(1)
Questions on the Educational Excellence Laboratory Consortium	317	(1)
Works Cited and Suggested Readings	317	(5)
CHAPTER 9 EVALUATING INSTRUCTION AND THE CURRICULUM	322	(41)
Objectives	323	(2)
The Case of an Accreditation Visit	323	(2)
The Significance of Evaluation	325	(32)
Evaluating Instruction	326	(19)
Case Study: Integrating and Assessing Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum	345	(19)
Evaluating the Curriculum	350	(5)
Evaluating School Reform	355	(2)
Chapter Summary	357	(1)
Learning Questions	358	(1)
Suggested Activities	359	(1)
Works Cited and Suggested Readings	359	(4)
CHAPTER 10 PLANNING AND CONVERTING CURRICULUM INTO INSTRUCTION	363	(47)
Objectives	364	(2)
A Wichita School Case	364	(2)
An Introduction to Converting the Curriculum	366	(34)
Long-Range Planning	366	(6)
Daily Lesson Planning	372	(10)
Case Study: Creating Community at North Campus Deer Park High School	382	(58)
Individualizing Instruction	385	(15)
Chapter Summary	400	(1)
Learning Questions	401	(1)
Suggested Activities	401	(1)
Works Cited and Suggested Readings	402	(8)
CHAPTER 11 CURRENT AND FUTURE CURRICULUM TRENDS	410	(51)
Objectives	411	(1)
Introduction	411	(1)
Trends across the Disciplines	411	(29)
Safe Schools	411	(1)
Home Schooling	412	(1)
Multidisciplinary/Thematic Approach	412	(2)
Reading and Writing across the Curriculum	414	(1)
Alternative Assessment	415	(1)
Performance Assessment	415	(1)
Authentic Assessment	416	(1)
Continuous Assessment and Progressive Reporting	416	(1)
Self-Assessment	417	(1)
Tenure and Life Certification	417	(1)
Ethnic Diversity	418	(1)
Gender Equity	419	(1)
Geographic Stereotyping	420	(1)
Special Students	420	(2)
Inclusion	422	(1)
Gifted Students	423	(1)
Senior Citizens	424	(1)
Magnet Schools	424	(1)
Charter Schools	424	(2)
Business Partnership Programs	426	(1)
National Standards	426	(2)
Increased Parental Involvement and Control	428	(2)
A Move to Privatize Public Schools	430	(1)
The World of Work	430	(1)
Vouchers and School Choice	431	(1)
Cooperative Learning	432	(1)
Multiple Intelligences	433	(1)
Evaluating Textbooks and Ancillary Materials	434	(1)
Textbook Selection	435	(5)
Increased and Expanded Use of Technology	440	(1)
National Voluntary Testing	440	(1)
Summary: Trends across the Disciplines	440	(1)
Trends within the Disciplines	440	(13)
Mathematics	441	(1)
Science	442	(1)
Case Study: The Arts in the Curriculum	443	(10)
Language Arts	449	(1)
Fine Arts	449	(1)
Foreign Language	450	(1)
English Language Arts	450	(1)
Social Studies	451	(1)
History	451	(1)
Geography	452	(1)
Civics	453	(1)
Health and Physical Education	453	(1)
Chapter Summary	453	(1)
Learning Questions	454	(1)
Suggested Activities	455	(1)
Works Cited and Suggested Readings	455	(6)
Glossary	461	(11)
Credits	472	(1)
Name Index	473	(4)
Subject Index	477