Developing A Local Curriculum

Author : William Evans,Jonathan Savage
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317512356

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Developing a Local Curriculum by William Evans,Jonathan Savage Pdf

How can your local area become a source of inspiration for curriculum development? How can it enhance the teaching and learning at your school? Developing a Local Curriculum explores how your local area and its resources can be used as a stimulus and inspiration for curriculum development. It examines the ways in which the geography, history, culture and people within your local area can enrich the learning experiences offered to students to make them more relevant and meaningful. Drawing on a wide range of examples from schools already taking this approach, the book shows show how the rich histories and cultures of individual subjects can be developed through an understanding of the local area. It also reveals how engaging with the 'local' in education can help restore young people's sense of identity and community. Features include: · practical guidance on engaging with the local community in innovative ways · suggestions for local cultural activities such as architecture, digital arts, theatre and film · ways to develop effective partnerships with local businesses and charities · detailed case studies showing how schools put the ideas described into practice This exciting new book aims to inspire you to develop a curriculum that is meaningful for pupils and gives them a strong sense of connection with their local area and understanding of its past, future and present.

Author : Mark Priestley,Daniel Alvunger,Stavroula Philippou,Tiina Soini
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781838677374

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Curriculum Making in Europe by Mark Priestley,Daniel Alvunger,Stavroula Philippou,Tiina Soini Pdf

In the context of profound social, political and technological changes, recent global trends in education have included the emergence of new forms of curriculum policy. Addressing a gap in the literature, this book investigates the ways in which curriculum policy is influenced, formulated, and enacted in a number of countries-cases in Europe.

Author : Kath Murdoch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Active learning
ISBN : 0648887189

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The Power of Inquiry by Kath Murdoch Pdf

Author : Wisconsin. Department of Public Instruction
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Career education
ISBN : WISC:89096578877

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K-12 Guide for Integrating Career Education with Local Curriculum by Wisconsin. Department of Public Instruction Pdf

Author : Judy F. Carr,Douglas E. Harris
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2001-04-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416601173

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Succeeding with Standards by Judy F. Carr,Douglas E. Harris Pdf

In many schools and districts, the local curriculum is a hodgepodge of individual initiatives knit together by collective good intentions. Succeeding with Standards: Linking Curriculum, Assessment, and Action Planning describes a practical, school-tested solution to the challenge of creating a curriculum. Building on their work in How to Use Standards in the Classroom, Judy F. Carr and Douglas E. Harris describe a comprehensive process by which schools and districts can turn piecemeal initiatives into a coherent plan. Carr and Harris draw on extensive experience with schools across the United States, and groundbreaking work in Vermont, to depict the standards-linking process. They describe how to * Create a curriculum and assessment plan * Define effective practice * Create a comprehensive assessment system * Map out a path to success through action planning They also consider how to approach reporting results and professional development in a standards-based environment. Improved student performance is the centerpiece of all these standards-linking processes. Carr and Harris emphasize this point, clearly keeping Standards Linking in the context of bettering academic performance for all children. Plentiful figures and examples highlight Carr and Harris's insights and advice. An extensive glossary and helpful list of selected resources round out the volume.

Author : Supat Chupradit
Publisher : Institut de recherche sur l’Asie du Sud-Est contemporaine
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9782355960000

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Education, Economy and Identity by Supat Chupradit Pdf

Modern education in Thailand started at the end of the nineteenth century under the impulse of King Chulalongkorn. Many scholars tracing back the evolution from traditional education to a modern education system emphasized the feeling of necessity that motivated this transformation. Wyatt (1969), Mead (2004) and Watson (1982) underlined the need for a modern administration, to handle the Siamese nation-state “as” the Western states, and in that respect, the key role played by education to structure the new Siam and to appear to the eyes of the world as civilized (Peleggi 2002). The shaping of a new education took place amidst strong political struggles. Siam needed to stand firm within the regional arena, swept by the winds of Western colonialism. Internally, King Chulalongkorn had to legitimize his power and to unify the kingdom by integrating satellite kingdoms into a wider space, the Siamese nation state. Education was vital for this mission as it would contribute not only to bringing state power into the provinces through state-paid teachers and government officials, but also to transmitting a whole nation-related imagery to the young generations. Giving rise to Thai-ness among the populations located at the margins of the kingdom was a tremendous ordeal. In the Southern part of the kingdom, population was mainly Muslim, spoke Malay and felt culturally closer to the Malay state (Dulyakasem 1991). In the Northern part, incorporating the Lanna kingdom and hill tribe populations into Siam proved not to be easy. Ideological, social and national values were introduced into education delivered to students, and with the implementation of the Compulsory Education Act of 1921, school attendance tied children and parents to the nation state and made them liable to it.

Author : Hasan Deniz,Lisa A. Borgerding
Publisher : Springer
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319909394

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Evolution Education Around the Globe by Hasan Deniz,Lisa A. Borgerding Pdf

This edited book provides a global view on evolution education. It describes the state of evolution education in different countries that are representative of geographical regions around the globe such as Eastern Europe, Western Europe, North Africa, South Africa, North America, South America,Middle East, Far East, South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.Studies in evolution education literature can be divided into three main categories: (a) understanding the interrelationships among cognitive, affective, epistemological, and religious factors that are related to peoples’ views about evolution, (b) designing, implementing, evaluating evolution education curriculum that reflects contemporary evolution understanding, and (c) reducing antievolutionary attitudes. This volume systematically summarizes the evolution education literature across these three categories for each country or geographical region. The individual chapters thus include common elements that facilitate a cross-cultural meta-analysis. Written for a primarily academic audience, this book provides a much-needed common background for future evolution education research across the globe.

Author : Kathy Tuchman Glass
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004-12-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483361185

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Curriculum Design for Writing Instruction by Kathy Tuchman Glass Pdf

"The author′s conversational style hooks and easily engages readers into the four-step curriculum design process, well-sequenced array of design templates and lesson models, synthesis of the six traits and writing process elements, and integration of history, social science, and science content." Carl Zon, Standards and Assessment Consultant/Coach Connections, Sunnyvale, CA "This book effectively walks educators through the standards-based lesson design process in a way that is clear, compelling, and achievable while simultaneously building content knowledge and extending understanding." Ruth Goldhammer, Coordinator, Curriculum and Staff Development San Mateo County Office of Education, CA Design innovative and engaging lessons and units that produce measurable gains! This clever new resource takes the reader step-by-step through the curriculum design process: from identifying national and local standards and translating them into user-friendly language to crafting meaningful writing assignments and assessments that effectively reveal student strengths and weaknesses. Rooted in the six-traits model of instruction and assessment and illuminated by relevant classroom examples, Glass′s four-part process shows teachers how to: Identify grade-level content standards for writing Create a teacher rubric with a clear set of criteria for writing assessment Craft a student checklist that guides students through the unit and prepares them for teacher expectations Design lessons that help students achieve success Replete with tools, strategies, examples and reproducibles, Curriculum Design for Writing Instruction is a valuable resource for any teacher who wants to boost student achievement in writing for any subject and for any grade level!

Author : Yunhuo Cui,Hao Lei,Wenye Zhou
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811086304

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School-Based Curriculum in China by Yunhuo Cui,Hao Lei,Wenye Zhou Pdf

This book first develops a framework to understand the curriculum administration system in China. It describes the historical process of localizing school-based curricula as well as the significance and positioning of school-based curricula, and presents in detail cases of how three types of school-based curriculum were developed and implemented in Chinese schools. The book outlines for the first time best practices in school-based curriculum development in China, i.e. how to make a holistic curriculum plan, how to design a curriculum, and how to develop a course in the context of a school-based curriculum. By discussing these three aspects, it clearly summarizes the strategies and technologies for school-based curriculum development, which are applicable across contexts. Although the concept originated outside China, school-based curriculum development in China differs from that in other countries both in theory and practice. This book equips readers with theoretical and practical knowledge of how to develop school-based curricula and how to generate experiences for new curriculum development. This timely book is a valuable resource for researchers, curriculum designers, school teachers and others who are interested in school-based curriculum development.

Author : Malcolm Skilbeck
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1990-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 1853961248

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School Based Curriculum Development by Malcolm Skilbeck Pdf

The review, evaluation and development of the curriculum are widely recognized as the school's fundamental responsibility. Changes in the social, cultural, economic and political climate, in students and their needs, and in our understanding of how and why students learn, all demonstrate the need for a new professionalism and resourcefulness among teachers. This book deals with these changes and their implications for the curriculum. Ways of planning, reviewing, evaluating and developing the curriculum to meet new needs are placed in the context of the emerging national curriculum framework, which in the 1980s, will become common to all schools. This book is a comprehensive introduction to curriculum-development processes, and a practical guide for teachers, advisers, consultants and project developers.

Author : Grant P. Wiggins,Jay McTighe
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416600350

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Understanding by Design by Grant P. Wiggins,Jay McTighe Pdf

What is understanding and how does it differ from knowledge? How can we determine the big ideas worth understanding? Why is understanding an important teaching goal, and how do we know when students have attained it? How can we create a rigorous and engaging curriculum that focuses on understanding and leads to improved student performance in today's high-stakes, standards-based environment? Authors Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe answer these and many other questions in this second edition of Understanding by Design. Drawing on feedback from thousands of educators around the world who have used the UbD framework since its introduction in 1998, the authors have greatly revised and expanded their original work to guide educators across the K-16 spectrum in the design of curriculum, assessment, and instruction. With an improved UbD Template at its core, the book explains the rationale of backward design and explores in greater depth the meaning of such key ideas as essential questions and transfer tasks. Readers will learn why the familiar coverage- and activity-based approaches to curriculum design fall short, and how a focus on the six facets of understanding can enrich student learning. With an expanded array of practical strategies, tools, and examples from all subject areas, the book demonstrates how the research-based principles of Understanding by Design apply to district frameworks as well as to individual units of curriculum. Combining provocative ideas, thoughtful analysis, and tested approaches, this new edition of Understanding by Design offers teacher-designers a clear path to the creation of curriculum that ensures better learning and a more stimulating experience for students and teachers alike.

Author : Harry N. Drier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Education
ISBN : UVA:X000614338

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K-12 Guide for Integrating Career Development Into Local Curriculum by Harry N. Drier Pdf

Author : John Chi-Kin Lee
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134127290

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The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies by John Chi-Kin Lee Pdf

Walk into a classroom in Tokyo, New York, London or Rotterdam, and the similarities in structure, activity, purpose and style will outweigh differences in language, dress and ethnic characteristics. Learning is regulated and rationed, teaching is a process or one-way transmission of knowledge, students need to be docile and conformist, assessment needs to sift and sort the bright from the not-so-bright, and rewards will be given to those who successfully negotiate this regime. But are these the kinds of places that can meet the needs of the ‘net generation’? The Changing Role of Schools in Asian Societies is concerned with the debate about the nature of modern schooling in Asia. Traditionally schools are historical constructions reflecting the social, economic and political needs of the societies that invest in them. As Asia faces the challenges posed by the ‘knowledge economy’, its schools have taken on a new and quite different importance. This informative book outlines the broad policy contexts in which these transformations are taking place and the practical strategies that are needed to meet this objective. The authors argue that the future of Asian societies depends on a transformation that requires a fundamental restructuring of schools as we know them while maintaining their long-held cultural values. This valuable insight: provides an overview of educational issues in Asian societies establishes a broad theoretical framework in which these issues can be understood contextualizes issues by providing country case studies acknowledges the important role of culture influencing educational priorities. It should be of interest to all those working in education policy and comparative education.

Author : Bill Boyle,Marie Charles
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781473944114

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Curriculum Development by Bill Boyle,Marie Charles Pdf

Curriculum and curriculum issues are at the heart of current debates about schooling, pedagogy and learning. This book will enable practitioners, scholars and academics to understand how to re-design or to suggest changes to curriculum structure, shape and content. Grounded in theory and philosophy, the book also offers practical help in grasping this controversial area. Inside, the authors: provide practical planning templates support and provoke analysis, discussion and experimentation include definitions of key terms and reflective questions incorporate practical examples and case material based on their work worldwide on curriculum design and evaluation.

Author : National Institute of Education (U.S.). Curriculum Development Task Force
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Curriculum planning
ISBN : PURD:32754063168714

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Current Issues, Problems, and Concerns in Curriculum Development by National Institute of Education (U.S.). Curriculum Development Task Force Pdf