Leading Curriculum Development

by Jon W. Wiles

Develop a curriculum that can transform an ordinary school into a school of excellence! This resource introduces school leaders to dynamic curriculum leadership and a curriculum development process that leads to highly successful school programs. The author demonstrates how administrators can adapt curriculum to meet their school’s changing needs, incorporate emerging technologies, and reflect new and creative ways of thinking about education. The book walks educational leaders through the curriculum development process, showing them how  

Genres: Education

192 pages, 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

[Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Shannon Retkwa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for a textbook, but still a textbook lol

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

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