Transforming the Curriculum - Thinking Outside the Box

Do you want to cultivate independent learners through an integrated curriculum? Schramm uncovers the theories behind the design of an integrated curriculum and provides a practical framework for implementation. After discussing the necessity of staff development strategies, appropriate text sources, alternative assessment strategies, leadership, and organizational strategies, she provides classroom-tested sample curriculums discusses secondary of teaching strategies.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 A Sense of Connectedness Chapter 3 The Art of Interdisciplinary Teaching in the Twenty-first Century Chapter 4 Art Infused Core Curriculum Chapter 5 Evolution of a Balanced Inquiry Model of Integrated Secondary Curriculum vis-a-vis the Genetic Robotics Unit Chapter 6 Two Selected Integrated Activities for Secondary Students Chapter 7 Conclusion Chapter 8 References

About the author

Susan L. Schramm is assistant professor of Curriculum Studies at the University of South Carolina. Her research appears in Art Education Journal, International Journal of Education Research, Journal of Communications and Minority Issues, among numerous others.

Product details

• Authors: Susan L. Schramm, Schramm Susan L.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.12.2001
• EAN: 9780810841772
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-4177-2
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 232 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 181 g
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Teaching materials, hand-outs; EDUCATION / Curricula, Curriculum planning & development, Curriculum planning and development