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Book SynopsisTHE LEARNER-CENTERED CURRICULUM
If an institution is to be truly learner-centered, all processes and practices need to be learner-centered, and the curriculum is no exception.From the Preface
The Learner-Centered Curriculum is for educators and administrators who envision an educational environment that produces students who are creative and autonomous learners. By encouraging an appreciation and adoption of learner-centered practices, educators can transform their curricula to become more focused on the learner.
The book presents a framework for curriculum design based on learner-centered principles while at the same time offering technical advice on implementation as well as the strategic use of assessment, technology, and physical spaces to support innovative design. The authors include several examples of existing curricula that illustrate their framework in practice. Throughout the book, they emphasize the need for assessment, both formative
Table of Contents
Foreword ix
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xix
About the Authors xxi
1. Why Redesign Curriculum? 1
2. Curriculum Design in the Instructional Paradigm 23
3. The Learner-Centered Curriculum 45
4. Leading Curricular Implementation 73
5. Learner-Centered Design in Practice 105
6. Assessment Aimed at Learner Autonomy 127
7. Innovating Through Technology 159
8. Learning Spaces That Support Learner-Centered Curricula 183
Closing Thoughts 209
References 211
Index 227
