Curriculum Planning: Integrating Multiculturalism, Constructivism and Education Reform - Hardcover

Henson, Kenneth T.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0072346108 ISBN 13: 9780072346107

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 2000

Synopsis

This volume provides a thorough discussion of curriculum planning reflecting the contemporary research.

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CURRENT AND FUTURE TRENDS: Chapter 11 on current and future curriculum trends including school safety, inclusion, magnet schools, charter schools, vouchers, increased parent control, privatization, the world of work, national standards, gender equity, and tenure and life certification.
CASE STUDIES: A major case study, written by school practitioners and located in the middle of most chapters, was added to each chapter and turns theory into practice.
ADDED COVERAGE: A major section on actors and arenas of curriculum development was added to Chapter 7. A major section on multicultural education was added to Chapter 1.
THREE THEMES: Three themes of constructivism, multiculturalism, and education reform prepare students to create classrooms where all students can and will learn, and work together to create knowledge.
STUDENT HELP: Graphic Organizers are pictures that give an instant view of the major parts in each chapter and how they relate to each other. Easy to read style makes the text accessible and inviting.
RESEARCH: The text offers a thorough discussion of curriculum planning reflecting the most current research.
COMPING GUIDELINE: Few titles available, course required of Masters students; find course, comp book.
BOOK'S POSITION: Book's title and subtitle say it all.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072346108
• ISBN 13: 9780072346107
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 512