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Developing the Curriculum.


Developing The Curriculum

Peter F. Oliva oliva /oli·va/ (o-li´vah) pl. oli´vae   [L.] olive (2).

o·li·va
n. pl. o·li·vae
See olivary body.
 

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Now in a significantly expanded and updated sixth edition, Developing The Curriculum by academician and education expert Peter F. Oliva takes the reader through a methodical me·thod·i·cal   also me·thod·ic
adj.
1. Arranged or proceeding in regular, systematic order.

2. Characterized by ordered and systematic habits or behavior. See Synonyms at orderly.
, comprehensive, step-by-step process of currciulum developing based upon a core of key models and basic concepts. Chapters address both the technical details and the human dimension of the art of curriculum planning, the philosophy and aims of education, curriculum implementation strategies, appropriately evaluating instruction, and much more. A seminal seminal /sem·i·nal/ (sem´i-n'l) pertaining to semen or to a seed.

sem·i·nal
adj.
Of, relating to, containing, or conveying semen or seed.
 instructional, illustrating its abstract concepts with diagrams, discussion questions, supplementary exercises and exhaustive, in-depth text.
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