This book addresses the inherent tension underlying the pursuit of this balance. It has played a central role in society at least since the Industrial Revolution (1760-1840). Thus, the story of this tension, how it regularly emerges, and how it is repeatedly resolved, for better or worse, is almost a couple of centuries old.
This book comprises a set of stories about being an engineer for many decades and the lessons the author learned from research and practice. These lessons focus on people and organizations, often enabled by technology.
In this concise, well-organized guide to developing high-quality school curricula, Glatthorn blends sound research, initiatives, and trends with his practical experience as a curriculum consultant to more than one hundred school systems. Glatthorn believes that shared leadership and responsibility are essential to achieve quality. Curriculum development should involve a collaborative process that includes input from the state, district leaders, school administrators, classroom teachers, and parents. From "Organizing and Planning for Curriculum Work" to "Conducting a Curriculum Audit to Ensure Quality," Developing a Quality Curriculum is a valuable resource for understanding and practicing sound curriculum development. Title of related interest from Waveland Henson, Curriculum Integrating Multiculturalism, Constructivism, and Education Reform, Fifth Edition, (ISBN 9781478622000).