Curriculum Leadership

Strategies for Development and Implementation

NEW TO THIS EDITION: 

• A variety of challenging new case studies encourage readers to engage and respond to complex issues and concerns.
• End of chapter activities help readers explore specific leadership actions and include topics such as social media, gender issues, and technology security. 
• A renewed focus on personalized learning illuminates the importance of developing each student’s individual learning experience.
• An expanded discussion on STEM and Code to the Future demonstrates how the culture of education is continuing to be redefined.
• A focus on the changes in curriculum theory in the 21st century provides a deeper understanding of how theory serves as a catalyst for change and higher academic achievement.
• Coverage of “third culture kids” explores the impact of technology and its effect on students’ educational experiences.
• An emphasis on the implications of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) centers on new ways to improve and restructure existing courses, units, and lessons.
• The authors emphasize the importance of teachers and teacher-leaders in the area of curriculum development.
• The book promotes the crucial role of special education and its contribution to the overall curriculum development process.
• Up-to date resources and contemporary case studies help curriculum leaders implement timely lessons.

KEY FEATURES: 

• All chapters are research-based and heavily referenced with up-to-date applicable resources.
• Keys to Leadership sections provide objectives at the beginning of each section to improve and support student learning.
• Curriculum tips appear throughout the text and provide readers with the opportunity to experience streamlined researched-based practices as they relate to today’s issues and challenges.
• Challenge sections include key issues and questions in every chapter to motivate readers in becoming actively involved in building shared leadership, increasing collaboration, and contributing to strategies that directly relate to today’s diverse classrooms.
• Application sections at the end of each chapter provide opportunities to apply concepts learned within the classroom.
• Case studies within each chapter include real-life scenarios that identify key issues and ways for overcoming challenges commonly encountered in the classroom.
• Updated Webliography sections feature websites for further research and learning.