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Exemplars of Curriculum Theory
This book crosses the divide between theoreticians and practitioners by demonstrating how curriculum theories and models are applied in classrooms today. It ties together broad educational theories such as progressivism, essentialism, perennialism, etc.; curriculum models, characterized as learner-centered, society-centered or knowledge-centered; and exemplars of curriculum theories and models, such as Reggio Emilia, Core Knowledge, the International Baccalaureate, etc.
Research on Educational Innovations
For more than twenty years, Research on Educational Innovations has helped readers draw distinctions between truly innovative educational programs backed by sound empirical research and faddish policy trends of the day. Using a variety of current and emerging topics as practical case studies, this book offers a clear theoretical framework for program evaluation and for ways to delve into the research base behind any educational innovation. From examining the theoretical basis of a proposed program to understanding the nature of the research done to document the validity of the proposed program, it highlights the importance of differentiating opinions from results before implementing educatio...
Research on Educational Innovations
The fourth edition of this highly praised book includes coverage of evidence-based education and No Child Left Behind. Like the previous editions, it offers authoritative and balanced overviews to help you make distinctions between innovative programs backed up by sound research support and “faddish” ideas which lack a research base.
Ethnographically Speaking
This volume presents explorations in the literary turn in ethnographic work. Drawing from a range of disciplines, such as sociology, philosophy, psychology and English, the author demonstrates the ways in which ethnography can be effectively expressed.
Introduction to the Foundations of Education
Covering a variety of topics about education including history, policy, finance, sociology, reform movements, curriculum and various professional and multicultural issues, this text offers readers an understanding of the field and a base on which they can build.
Advances in Autoethnography and Narrative Inquiry
Advances in Autoethnography and Narrative Inquiry pays homage to two prominent scholars, Arthur Bochner and Carolyn Ellis, for their formative and formidable contributions to autoethnography, personal narrative, and alternative forms of scholarship. Their autoethnographic—and life—project gives us tools for understanding shared humanity and precious diversity; for striving to become ever-more empathic, loving, and ethical; and for living our best creative, relational, and public lives. The collection is organized into two sections: "Foundations" and "Futures." Contributors to "Foundations" explore Carolyn and Art’s scholarship and legacy and/or their singular presence in the author’s...
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Curriculum
For undergraduate/graduate-level courses in Interdisciplinary Methods in Elementary and/or Middle School or Thematic Instruction, or a supplement to a Math, Science, or Social Studies Methods course. Building on current teaching philosophies and strategies, this text covers the what and how of developing techniques for exploring interdisciplinary connections across the curriculum using thematic units. User friendly in approach, it provides a principles-based perspective, step-by-step "how-to" guidelines from planning, to implementation, to evaluation and 10 detailed example application units with classroom-tested materials that can be used immediately with students.
