Textbook
Curriculum Theory and Methods: Perspectives on Learning and TeachingISBN: 978-0-470-83774-0
Hardcover
424 pages
September 2006, ©2007
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Written for use in pre-service and in-service curriculum courses,
this text provides a balanced and engaging overview of how
curriculum and developmental theories help inform the practical
needs of the teacher. Authors Wendy Frood Auger and Sharon J. Rich
help you build a critical appreciation of the subtleties of the
learning process and the factors that influence the development of
students’ understanding. The strong pedagogical design
provides practical resources as well as a framework that encourages
self-reflection as a model for professional growth.
Hallmark Features
Personal Stories provide engaging stories that demonstrate how theories can be implemented in the classroom.
Reflective Practice activities focus on professional development and highlight the practical implementation of theoretical concepts.
Chapter Activities encourage the reader to reflect on the textual material and to make further connections as to how theory informs practice.
Running Glossary highlights and defines Key Terms as they appear in the text, enabling quick access, full understanding of terms, and ease of reading.