Series:

Teacher's Library

2 total works

Cover of Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum
About thirty concepts of the curriculum are provided for the curriculum developer, which aim to highlight the major features, controversies, strengths and weaknesses of each curriculum concept. Emphasis is laid upon the input that students, parents and teachers can offer to the curriculum. Each concept is illuminated by a unique series of references and readings.

Cover of Workshops to Help Understand Curriculum

Colin Marsh's highly successful and influential book Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum is an invaluable guide for all involved in curriculum matters. As a companion to this bestselling text the author has now created a series of self-contained workshops that will help students understand the issues and elements that effect curriculum. Based upon many proven courses run by the author around the world the workshops, excercises and activities come complete with photocopiable/downloadable resources and detailed guidance on each activity. This practical toolkit includes over 70 indiviual workshops, exercises and activities covering a range of curriculum topics including...

  • Using curriculum models as a planning tool

  • Curriculum frameworks

  • Grading and reporting

  • School-based curriculum development

  • Learning environments

These proven activities and workshops will be invaluable for anyone involved in curriculum planning or development. Designed to be used either by a course leader or as self study material for indivula students, it will be especially useful to assist students training to be teachers, and practising teachers following professional development programmes.