Curriculum Development: A Guide to Practice

by Jon W. Wiles, Joseph Bondi

A highly regarded curriculum development text, now with a global approach and an increased focus on technology. In this re-imagined eighth edition of the respected and seminal curriculum development textbook, seasoned authors Jon Wiles and Joseph Bondi consider the new global realities of the 21st Century by adding a unique global perspective to the process of curriculum development. Ten nations are analyzed and compared in order to better understand common threads and time-tested methods for curriculum development and management. With the aid of numerous features and activities, the text investigates curriculum development by examining value decisions made by leaders in defining education, giving readers the opportunity to learn to develop programs for a wide array of purposes. In addition to its well-known and established focus on the historical and philosophical aspects of curriculum development, the revised eighth edition of Curriculum A Guide To Practice also includes updated chapters on the impact of technology on curriculum work in schools as well as a new chapter on curriculum work in the classroom.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

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

[Philip · Rating 3 out of 5]

No doubt you are reading this book because you must. Not because you want to.

And this review will not likely sway you one way or the other.

So, in lieu of writing a lengthy review telling you what's in this book, let me offer some words of encouragement.

I don't know where you are in your educational journey. I don't know if your state cut funding for teachers going on to attain their master's degree, or if you are in a state that recognizes: generally speaking, the more educated one is in their field, the better they are in that position. I don't know if the vitriol aimed at teachers has subsided or not. If it has, great. If not, keep on keeping on. The world needs dedicated teachers. Ones who see the value in continuing their own education, as they encourage their students to do the same.

Continue to put your best foot forward. The master's process can be grueling, but you already know that. Remember, you'll get out of it what you put into it. Read what they tell you to read. More than likely you're having to shell out a little cash for this. Make the most of it. You can do it.

Good luck.

[Madison · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars (Required-School-Reading Scale⭐️📚👩‍🏫)

The topic of this book was definitely one that interested me, but the book itself was very drawn out and long. Not quite an enjoyable read, just interesting content to me!

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is vehemently against federally mandated, or any top down curriculum. Its also very practical. Target audience is school level curriculum designers.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was an excellent read and I learned a lot. I would recommend it to anyone who is a teacher.