EDA 5305: Trends in Curriculum Development
Books in the Main Stacks
Our catalog includes many books on curriculum development. Here are a few searches to get you started.
Citing Your Resources
Doing ethical research means citing sources. It is critical to credit writers for their work and their contributions to your research. To not do so is unethical and leads to plagiarism - unintentionally or not. Here are some sources to help you cite properly and to avoid the problem of plagiarism.
- Citation of Sources
This lists citation engines which help you create proper citations as well as providing information on different citation styles. - Tips on avoiding plagiarism
- Turnitin
Turnitin is a service that faculty and students use to detect and avoid plagiarism in their writing. - NoodleBib
NoodleBib is an online resource that will help you format MLA and APA bibliographies, exporting them directly to your word processing program.
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Handbooks, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Guides Jackson, P.W. (Ed.). (1992). Handbook of research on curriculum: a project of the American Educational Research Association. New York: Macmillan Pub. Co. Handbook includes history and development of different curriculum methods in the United States. Reference LB1570 .H264 1992
Janesick, V.J. (2003). Curriculum trends: A reference handbook. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. This handbook presents key trends and examines them from the viewpoints of the traditionalist, the reconceptualist, and the postmodernist. Included in this resource are information on legal cases that have influenced curriculum development, a discussion of the ethics of the standards movement, a bibliography of print and online resources, and more. Reference LB1570 .J33 2003
Pinar, W.F. (Ed.). (2003). International handbook of curriculum research. Mahway, N.J.: L. Erlbaum Associates. This handbook examines curriculum development from a global perspective. It includes information on the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as curricular development in countries such as China, Ireland, Italy, and more. Brookhaven Reference LB2806.15 .I595 2003 Reference LB2806.15 .I595 2003
Koncheloe, J.L. & Weil, D. (Eds.). (2001). Standards and schooling in the United States: An encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. This encyclopedia examines such areas as bilingual education, state standards, evaluation, opposition to standards, etc. Reference LB2822.82 .S82 2001 v.1–3
Pushkin, D. (2001). Teacher training: A reference handbook. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. This handbook provides background materials as well as resources for futher study on teacher education. Reference LB2165 .P87 2001
The NAEP guide: a description of the content and methods of the … and …assessments. (1999). Washington, DC: Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Dept. of Education. The National Assessment of Educational Progress, which is also known as the Nation’s Report Card, is also available online. This guide “is the only nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America’s students know and can do in various subject areas. Since 1969, assessments have been conducted periodically in reading, mathematics, science, writing, U.S. history, civics, geography, and the arts.” Reference LB2823 .N22 1999
Controversial Issues - Pro & Con Abbeduto, L. (Ed.). (2002). Taking sides: Clashing views on controversial issues in educational psychology. Guilford, CT: Dushkin/McGraw-Hill. This volumes examines diversity in the classroom, inclusion, educational standards, cooperative learning and more. It includes pro and con essays with lists of additional materials. Brookhaven Reference HN17.5 .T35 E384 2002 Reference HN17.5 .T35 E384 2002
Evans, D.L. (Ed.). (2002). Taking sides: Clashing views on controversial issues in secondary education. Guilford, CT: McGraw Hill/Dushkin. This volume examines the topics of universal compulsory education, the purpose of secondary education, common core curriculum, etc. Brookhaven Reference HN17.5 .T35 E382 2002 Reference HN17.5 .T35 E382 2002
Noll, J.W. (Ed.). (2001). Taking sides: Clashing views on controversial educational issues. Guilford, CT: Dushkin Pub. Group. Issues covered include: “Should the curriculum be standardized for all?” “Should multiculturalism permeate the curriculum?” “Do black students need an Afro-centric curriculum?” Brookhaven Reference HN17.5 .T35 E38 2001 Reference NH17.5 .T35 E38 2001
P-12 Curriculum Materials
The Curriculum Materials Center is a diverse collection of resources in varying formats designed to aid prospective teachers and faculty in lesson planning and curricular development. It is located on the second floor of the Library in the Racanelli Center, with large tables for working on group projects and access to a wireless network. All materials can be searched using the Library catalog and can be checked out for 14 days with a valid Dowling ID Card.
Children and Young Adult Literature
Educational and Test Materials
Controvesial Issues Pro & Con
Controversial Issues - Pro & Con Abbeduto, L. (Ed.). (2002). Taking sides: Clashing views on controversial issues in educational psychology. Guilford, CT: Dushkin/McGraw-Hill. This volumes examines diversity in the classroom, inclusion, educational standards, cooperative learning and more. It includes pro and con essays with lists of additional materials. Brookhaven Reference HN17.5 .T35 E384 2002 Reference HN17.5 .T35 E384 2002
Evans, D.L. (Ed.). (2002). Taking sides: Clashing views on controversial issues in secondary education. Guilford, CT: McGraw Hill/Dushkin. This volume examines the topics of universal compulsory education, the purpose of secondary education, common core curriculum, etc. Brookhaven Reference HN17.5 .T35 E382 2002 Reference HN17.5 .T35 E382 2002
Noll, J.W. (Ed.). (2001). Taking sides: Clashing views on controversial educational issues. Guilford, CT: Dushkin Pub. Group. Issues covered include: “Should the curriculum be standardized for all?” “Should multiculturalism permeate the curriculum?” “Do black students need an Afro-centric curriculum?” Brookhaven Reference HN17.5 .T35 E38 2001 Reference NH17.5 .T35 E38 2001
Find Education Articles
Databases with Articles contain material published in magazines, journals, and newspapers.
Reference Sources include dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories and more.
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Periodicals
American Educational Research Journal
Journal of Educational Research
Journal of Research in Childhood Education
Web Sites
- U.S. Department of Education (ED) Home Page
Use the A-Z Index to located curriculum materials and Resources.
- Education week on the web
Ezine that deals with current issues in education.
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
ASCD Promotes the exchange of ideas and explores new initiatives and programs. Publications: Educational Leadership, Journal of Curriculum and Supervision. Check out their Reading Room.
- WIFO New skills/ new competences/ new qualifications Sources
WIFO survey research projects and conferences of curriculum development, including project reports and publications, papers presented at conferences, and contributions published in proceedings or collective volume. Links to supportive materials provided.
- discoveryschool.com
Find lesson plans, web sites, clipart, and more from the Discovery Channel.
- Smithsonian Education
Click on the list at left for art, science, history, and language art lesson places. Or, use the search boxes to locate educational resources aligned to specific state standards.
- Thirteen Ed. Online
Developed by Thirteen/WNET New York, PBS’s flagship station, this free service features everything from standards-based lesson plans and classroom activities to a multimedia primer, online mentors, and reviews of curriculum-based websites.
- PBS Teacher Source Online
Classroom projects and activities that utilize public television broadcasts. Provides immediate access to lesson plans related to current news headlines.
- Great Stuff for Teachers
Lesson plans, graphic organizers, quiz templates, printables, and more provided by TeacherVision.
- Cyberbee.com
Multi-subject curriculum ideas, how-to’s, treasure hunts, and more.
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