Developing the Curriculum

by Peter F. Oliva

This highly readable, practical text guides students step-by-step through the process of curriculum development, providing a solid foundation of key models and concepts. Developing the Curriculum, Sixth Edition, is full of references to classic and contemporary curriculum writings, providing students with a synthesis of historic and contemporary principles and practices associated with creating an effective curriculum. In addition, the author introduces a model that combines curriculum and instruction and carefully explores issues and challenges at each stage.

Genres: Education, Teaching, Nonfiction, Grad School

597 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Hala Edward Bitar]

A worth reading book, especially to those who design and develop policies and visions for schools and education. It leads the reader from a model to a full design.
It is advised to those who work in the ME.

[Philip]

Like all the books I'm reading for my graduate degree there was some great stuff, but I've talked about it so much that I don't feel like writing about it.

The book does a nice job of defining and explaining what is meant by a curriculum, how the ideas and development have changed over the years, and where education is going.

(For instance, when people talk about "the curriculum" they could mean the lessons themselves, the material for the lessons, the unit, the subject, the order, any mix of those, and a number of lesser esoteric meanings as well. Fun stuff.)

[TJW]

Comprehensive coverage of the mechanics and influences that come with developing a curriculum.

[Cordellya Smith]

This book has some interesting parts about the history of education in the United States and federal laws involving education. There are parts of it, however, that are tedious to read because the authors get bogged down in including definitions from everyone instead of providing their own.

[Ruben]

It's not like I read this for laughs. It's serious stuff. The writing style sometimes distracts from the oodles of information with odd attempts at eliciting new metaphors or imagery regarding the development of a school curriculum. Despite that, a lot of research and deep thought went into the writing of this book. Not an easy task, and I commend the author for his efforts.

[Kristen]

Horrible and boring on SO many levels. Yet, informative...

[Rebecca]

Someone is in school and must slog through this while more interesting books must wait there turn!

[Deana Kay]

Hmmmmm, only 2.71 stars on goodreads? Not a great sign. I don't have a choice, though. I'll be reading it whether I find it interesting and engaging or not.

[Kelly Leonhardt]

Definitely a necessary read for a curriculum specialist.

[S J]

I want to read this book, because I have exam.
Have to read this book