Leading Curriculum Development (text only) by Dr. J. W. Wiles

by Jon W. Wiles

Leading Curriculum Development [Paperback] Dr. Jon W. Wiles (Author)

Genres: Education

Paperback

First published October 1, 2008

About the author

Jon W. Wiles is an educator who provides curriculum leadership to schools and educational agencies. He is specialized in the creating and implementing curriculum plans.

Wiles has published a number of books on curriculum and educational leadership, teacher training, administration, school supervision, theory of change, politics of education, middle grades education, and technology.

Reviews

[Shannon Retkwa]

Good for a textbook, but still a textbook lol

[Ross]

The structure of the book would help anyone entering a position of curriculum director or school leader. The examples and problem solving step were helpful in anticipating adoption and development of curriculum and alignment school wide. Communication strategies and suggestions focused on stakeholders: administrators, community members, teachers from all experience levels, and students help bring all voices to the table. The book is direct enough to be a foundational text.

[Travis]

A basic manual for curriculum development leadership, but with helpful resource appendices. Pushes for a flat version of development, as opposed to a hierarchical version. Language has become a bit dated (e.g. a focus on "microcomputers" for added technology).

Recommended for those getting started in curriculum development or educational leadership.

[Will]

Incredibly corporate- not very helpful with understanding the nuts and bolts of curriculum. Just like the title says, it’s all about leadership.

[Bethany]

Excellent step-by-step guide to being a curriculum leader.