The Curriculum Bridge

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<p>"Comprehensive in scope, this book thoroughly lays out what a classroom teacher or curriculum developer needs to do to create an effective curriculum that can then be adapted into actual classroom instruction."<br/>—Stephen D. Shepperd, Principal<br/>Sunnyside Elementary School, Kellogg, ID</p><p>Translate standards into classroom curriculum that fulfills accountability requirements and meets students′ learning needs!</p><p>Meeting the individual needs of students and the requirements of federal mandates is a challenge that educators face every day. This third edition of an award-winning book focuses on curriculum, content standards, teaching, and testing and provides teachers with solid guidelines for best practices. </p><p>In this detailed, comprehensive guide, Pearl Gold Solomon discusses the bridge between the written and the taught curriculum and gives readers a big-picture overview of how the current political environment and public opinion affect standards and curriculum. The book offers:</p>An up-to-date review of educational research, including how learning takes placeWays to connect curriculum and standards to best teaching practicesInformation on traditional, alternative, and high-stakes assessments Expanded coverage of how best to plan and implement professional development<p>This information-rich resource is an indispensable tool for all educators who want to make informed and meaningful decisions to promote standards-based instruction, improve student outcomes, and create the best possible environments for learning.</p>