Curriculum Essentials: A Resource for Educators

This well-organized, concise book covers the most important basic ideas for understanding the area of curriculum. Containing important dates and events, definitions of curriculum, names to know in curriculum study, and an introduction to the philosophies and theories influencing curriculum development, this book describes the process that begins with concept development and ends in classroom lesson plans. Inlcudes five concise chapters and a postscript and appendices. For pre-service and in-service teachers as a resource book.