Curriculum Studies Recent Books

The Leonardo effect : motivating children to achieve through interdisciplinary learning

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Authors:

Hickey,G. I.; Robson,Deirdre

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Routledge, New York, NY, p.157 (2013)

Abstract:

Summary: "The Leonardo Effect ties together the whole primary curriculum by demonstrating the ways in which art and science can be integrated, allowing children to build up both skills and knowledge. It also equips teachers to teach in a more creative and inspiring manner improving children's engagement and attainment. The method aims to excite children's curiosity and to capture their imaginations, igniting a passion for self-motivated learning. Divided into two parts, the first section consists of overview chapters written by lecturers in Education who describe The Leonardo Effect's unique method of integrating art and science in detail, and the outcomes achievable. Part two comprises a series of illustrated case studies contributed by teachers and head teachers who have embedded The Leonardo Effect in their schools, found it has transformed their curriculum, and has been positively evaluated by inspectors. These case studies deal with: - literacy; - creativity; - disaffected learners; - learners with special needs; - school leadership; and - assessment. This book is based on the experiences of researchers, teachers and school leaders who tested The Leonardo Effect in primary schools throughout the British Isles. It has been shown to transform children's learning and raise attainment. Feedback from the schools demonstrates how it enhances teaching and learning. The Leonardo Effect is ideal for students and practising teachers, curriculum developers and academics working in the field of education"-- Provided by publisher.

Publication Language:

eng

The core six : essential strategies for achieving excellence with the common core

kkerns — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:41:13 +0000

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Authors:

Silver,Harvey F.; Dewing,R. Thomas; Perini,Matthew J.; Jacobs,Heidi Hayes

Source:

Ascd, Alexandria, VA, p.86 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LB3060.83 .S576 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10081479

Keywords:

Education--Curricula--Standards--United States

Abstract:

Contents: Foreword -- Introducing the core six -- 1. Reading for meaning -- 2. Compare & contrast -- 3. Inductive learning -- 4. Circle of knowledge -- 5. Write to learn -- 6. Vocabulary's CODE -- Conclusion : Good for teachers, good for students, good for schools.; Summary: If you already have a strong grasp on the Common Core and are eager to do something about it, this book's research-based strategies will help you respond to the demands of the new standards, particularly the English language arts standards that affect every subject area and grade level. Drawing from the research on which classroom strategies are your "best bets" for improving student achievement, the authors provide what you need to reinforce the Common Core in your lessons, including: a rationale for using each strategy to address the goals of the common core; research that supports the use of each strategy; steps for implementing each strategy in the classroom; sample lessons in multiple grade levels and subjects; and planning considerations to make certain your use of the strategy helps students become better at reading, understanding, using, and communicating rigorous texts. This practical book's teaching recommendations and sample lessons draw on six tips for inspired instruction that ensure your lessons capture students' interest, deepen their understanding, and extend their thinking about required course content. --Publisher description.

Publication Language:

eng

Designing a concept-based curriculum for English language arts : meeting the common core with intellectual integrity, K-12

kkerns — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:40:45 +0000

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Authors:

Lanning,Lois A.

Source:

(2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1576 .L338 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10094556

Keywords:

Language arts (Elementary)--Curricula--United States, Language arts (Elementary)--Standards--United States, Language arts (Secondary)--Curricula--United States, Language arts (Secondary)--Standards--United States

Publication Language:

eng

Making the common core standards work : using professional development to build world-class schools

kkerns — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:40:49 +0000

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Authors:

Manley,Robert J.; Hawkins,Richard

Source:

(2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB3060.83 .M36 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10089783

Keywords:

Education--Curricula--United States, Education--Standards--United States, Educational leadership--United States

Abstract:

Contents: Introduction: Why American schools must move toward common core state standards -- Common core state standards: what are they? -- The school leader's role in making the common core state standards work -- Designing local curriculum to absorb the common core state standards in English -- Designing local curriculum to absorb the common core state standards in mathematics -- Challenges to the implementation of rigorous common core state standards -- How to assess mastery of the common core curriculum state standards -- The leadership challenge: creating common understandings of the common core state standards -- Dialogue: providing opportunity so facts influence opinions -- Multicultural issues that teachers and school leaders must face beyond the common core state standards -- An effective intervention in schools that improves instruction and learning -- Public policy: helpful and harmful.

Publication Language:

eng

Common core English language arts in a PLC at work, grades 3-5

kkerns — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:40:12 +0000

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Authors:

Fisher, Douglas; Frey,Nancy

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Solution Tree Press : International Reading Association, Bloomington, IN, p.172 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1576 .F442 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10093610

Keywords:

Language arts (Elementary)--Curricula--United States, Language arts (Elementary)--Standards--United States, Professional learning communities

Publication Language:

eng

Curriculum issues in an era of common core state standards for mathematics

kkerns — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:10:06 +0000

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Authors:

Hirsch,Christian R.; Lappan,Glenda; Reys,Barbara

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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Reston, VA, p.219 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb QA13 .C893 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9953400

Keywords:

Curriculum planning--United States, Mathematics--Study and teaching--Cullicula--United States, Teacher participation in curriculum planning--United States

Publication Language:

eng

Kindergarten readiness

kkerns — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:09:30 +0000

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Authors:

Cappelloni,Nancy

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Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, Calif., p.164 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1132 .C36 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9952892

Keywords:

Kindergarten--Curricula--United States, Kindergarten--United States, Readiness for school--United States

Publication Language:

eng

Excursions and recursions through power, privilege, and praxis

kkerns — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:48:44 +0000

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Authors:

Sams,Brandon; Job,Jennifer; Jupp,James C.

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Curriculum and pedagogy series, Information Age Pub., Charlotte, NC, p.214 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LC191.4 .E93 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9949636

Keywords:

Critical pedagogy--United States, Curriculum change--United States, Education--Curricula--Social aspects--United States

Publication Language:

eng

Introducing the IB diploma programme

kkerns — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:46:35 +0000

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Authors:

Abrioux,Marc; Rutherford,Jill

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Cambridge University Press, Cambridge ; New York, p.578 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1628 .I59 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10093343

Keywords:

Curriculum planning, International baccalaureate

Abstract:

Summary: Schools wishing to introduce the IB diploma programme are faced with major investment in terms of time, effort and money in order to become authorised. This manual is a resource for schools already offering the diploma, as well as for prospective diploma schools.

Publication Language:

eng

Curricular conversations : play is the (missing) thing

kkerns — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:45:57 +0000

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Authors:

Macintyre Latta,Margaret

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Studies in curriculum theory, Routledge, New York, NY, p.125 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2806.15 .M326 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9959533

Keywords:

Aesthetics--Study and teaching, Curriculum planning, Play

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Summary: "The central theme of Curricular Conversations is this: Play is the thing that brings aesthetic curricular complications near educators and their students, making the lived consequences very vivid, tangible, and possible. Viewing curriculum as genuine inquiry into what is worth knowing, rather than simply a curricular document, this book explores the significances instilled and nurtured through aesthetic play. Each chapter delves into the space a given artwork reveals. The artworks act as points of departure and/or generative vehicles, foregrounding the roles and possibilities of play within curricular conversations. Looking at relevant educational issues, traditions, and theorists through an illuminating lens, this book speaks to curriculum theorists and arts educators everywhere"-- Provided by publisher.

Publication Language:

eng

Instructional alignment : optimizing objectives, methods, and assessment for developing unit plans

kkerns — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:17:18 +0000

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Authors:

Houff,Suzanne G.

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Rowman & Littlefield Education, Lanham, p.87 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1028.38 .H68 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9944476

Keywords:

Curriculum planning, Instructional systems--Design

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Summary: "In response to a quagmire of jargon based and convoluted curriculum textbooks, "Curriculum Alignment" offers a concise and basic approach to instructional design. By exploring the areas of planning, assessment, and methodology, this text outlines the essential components of effective teaching and illustrates how they align in order to maximize student learning"-- Provided by publisher.

Publication Language:

eng

The curriculum studies reader

kkerns — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:24:34 +0000

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Authors:

Flinders,David J.; Thornton,Stephen J.

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Routledge, Volume 4th, New York, p.418 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1570 .C957 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9925349

Keywords:

Curriculum change--United States, Curriculum planning--United States, Education--Curricula--United States--Philosophy

Publication Language:

eng

Curriculum studies in the United States : present circumstances, intellectual histories

kkerns — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:22:59 +0000

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Authors:

Pinar,William

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Palgrave pivot, Palgrave Macmillan, New York, NY, p.113 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1570 .P5515 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9862986

Keywords:

Curriculum planning--United States, Education--Curricula--United States

Abstract:

Contents: Introduction -- Present Circumstances -- Intellectual Histories -- Internationalization -- Reconceptualization -- Epilogue.; Summary: "What William Pinar accomplishes in this text defines the present state of the field and offers both a hope and a method for the continued development of the discipline of curriculum studies. Texts that follow after and from this work will arrive into the nest Pinar has created here"--Alan A. Block, professor of education, University of Wisconsin-Stout, United States.

Publication Language:

eng

Curriculum development in the postmodern era : teaching and learning in an age of accountability

kkerns — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:55:59 +0000

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Authors:

Slattery,Patrick

Source:

Routledge, Volume 3rd, New York, p.346 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2806.15 .S63 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9853387

Keywords:

Curriculum change, Curriculum planning, Education--Curricula--Philosophy, Postmodernism

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Summary: "The 3rd edition of this introduction to and analysis of contemporary concepts of curriculum that emerged from the Reconceptualization of curriculum studies brings readers up to date on the major research themes within the historical development of the field"-- Provided by publisher.

Publication Language:

eng

Tomorrow's innovators : essential skills for a changing world

kkerns — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:50:54 +0000

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Authors:

Adams,Dennis M.; Hamm,Mary

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Rowman & Littlefield Education, Lanham, Md., p.183 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1570 .A27 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9801303

Keywords:

Creative teaching, Education--Curricula--Philosophy, Education--Effect of technological innovations on, Information literacy--Study and teaching, Technological literacy--Study and teaching

Abstract:

Contents: Introduction: essential skills in a changing world -- Thinking and learning in a technologically-intensive world -- Collaborative learning: a role for small groups in preparing tomorrow's innovators -- Communication technologies -- Science and math: focus, inquiry, and creative problem solving -- Reading and writing: literacy and language skills in a changing world -- Arts education: connections, knowledge, and informed encounters.

Publication Language:

eng

Alternative pathways to the baccalaureate : do community colleges offer a viable solution to the nation's knowledge deficit?

kkerns — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:55:03 +0000

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Authors:

Remington,Nancy; Remington,Ronald; Community College Baccalaureate Association

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Stylus Pub., Volume 1st, Sterling, Va., p.211 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2328 .A365 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9751595

Keywords:

Bachelor of arts degree--Canada, Bachelor of arts degree--United States, Community colleges--Canada, Community colleges--Curricula--Canada, Community colleges--Curricula--United States, Community colleges--United States

Publication Language:

eng

Strategic curriculum change : global trends in universities

kkerns — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:25:03 +0000

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Authors:

Blackmore,Paul; Kandiko,Camille

Source:

Society for Research into Higher Education SRHE series, Routledge, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, p.217 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2361 .S8195 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9729597

Keywords:

Curriculum planning--Cross-cultural studies, Education, Higher--Curricula--Cross-cultural studies

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Summary: "The curriculum is a live issue in universities across the world. Many stakeholders - governments, employers, professional and disciplinary groups and parents - express strong and often conflicting views about what higher education should achieve for its students. Many universities are reviewing their curricula at an institutional level, aware that they are in a competitive climate in which league tables encourage students to see themselves as consumers and the university as a product, or even a 'brand'. The move has prompted renewed concern for some central educational questions, about both what is learnt and how. Strategic Curriculum Change in Universities explores the ways in which major universities across the world are reviewing their approaches to teaching and learning. It unites institution-level strategy with the underlying educational issues. The book is grounded in a major study of curriculum change in over twenty internationally-focused, research-intensive universities in the UK, US, Australia, The Netherlands, South Africa and Hong Kong. Chapters include:"-- Provided by publisher.

Publication Language:

eng

Reconsidering Canadian curriculum studies : provoking historical, present, and future perspectives

kkerns — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:25:58 +0000

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Authors:

Ng-A-Fook,Nicholas; Rottmann,Jennifer

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Curriculum studies worldwide, Palgrave Macmillan, Volume 1st, New York, p.262 (2012)

Call Number:

Cubb LB1564 .C2 R44 2012

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9745553

Keywords:

Curriculum change, Curriculum change--Canada, Education--Curricula--Social aspects, Education--Curricula--Social aspects--Canada

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Summary: "Reconsidering Canadian Curriculum Studies is a thought-provoking book, where curriculum scholars at different stages in their academic careers experiment with innovating theoretical and methodological ways to research the concept of "curriculum." Each chapter showcases examples of the dynamic intellectual work being done within the international field of curriculum studies across the diverse geographical and cultural regions here in Canada and the United States. In this book, the authors provoke us to ask more of curriculum studies in relation to other fields of study like environmental education, anti-racist education, multicultural education, internationalization, indigenousness, cultural studies, cultural geography, interdisciplinary studies, phenomenology, hermeneutics, and poststructuralism. This book is an excellent introductory text for any curriculum studies course either here in Canada or abroad"-- Provided by publisher.

Publication Language:

eng

Curriculum, syllabus design, and equity : a primer and model

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Authors:

Luke,Allan; Woods,Annette; Weir,Katie

Source:

Routledge, New York, NY, p.170 (2013)

Call Number:

Cubb LB2806.15 .C886 2013

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9729596

Keywords:

Curriculum planning--Methodology, Educational equalization, Social justice--Study and teaching

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Summary: "Curriculum scholars and teachers working for social justice and equity have been caught up in acrimonious and polarizing political debates over content, ideology, and disciplinary knowledge. At the forefront in cutting through these debates and addressing the practical questions involved, this book is distinctive in looking to the technical form of the curriculum rather than its content for solutions. The editors and contributors, all leading international scholars, advance a unified, principled approach to the design of curriculum and syllabus documents that aims for high quality/high equity educational outcomes and enhances teacher professionalism with appropriate system prescription. Stressing local curriculum development capacity and teacher professional responses to specific community and student contexts, this useful, practical primer introduces and unpacks definitions of curriculum, syllabus, the school subject, and informed professionalism; presents key principles of design; discusses a range of approaches; and offers clear, realistic guidelines for the tasks of writing curriculum documents and designing official syllabi and professional development programs at system and school levels. Providing a foundational structure for syllabus design work, Curriculum, Syllabus Design, and Equity is relevant for teachers, teacher educators, and curriculum policy workers everywhere who are engaged in the real work of curriculum writing and implementation"-- Provided by publisher.