Chapter 6

In the summary for Chapter 6, Olivia states, "The curriculum worker should be able not only to formulate his or her own statement of aims but should also be knowledgeable about historic and significant statements of aims." Is a principal a curriculum worker? Presumably, the wide majority of us hope to become principals (as opposed to curriculum specialists), so, what should be a principal's role in terms of curriculum? What would your statement of the aims of education be?

Chapter 5

In Chapter 5, four different models of curriculum development are presented: "The Tyler Model", "The Taba Model", "The Saylor, Alexander, and Lewis Model", and “The Olivia Model.” Could you use the Tyler Model to lead effective curriculum development in your current school? Which ISLLC standards are related to using this model?

Chapter 4

Some states allow students to participate in district curriculum councils. California even allows students to work at the state level. Should students be allowed to participate on district or state curriculum councils? What would be the pros and cons of this approach?

Chapter 3 Blog Topic

What do you believe is the best way for organizing a curriculum council on the individual school level? On the school district level?

Chapter 2

Is what ways is today's public school curriculum suitable for the times?Similarily, in what ways do you view today's public school curriculum as not suitable for the times?

Chapter 1

This is the space for the Chapter 1 Blogging Statement. All students are expected to participate in all blogs. The Chapter 1 Blog Statement is:

What is the purpose of distinguishing curriculum from instruction, does it really matter?