Shaping the College Curriculum: Academic Plans in Action

B> Drawing on the insights of one of the most respected figures in the field of curriculum research, this watershed book offers a new and original way for higher education administrators and faculty to think about curriculum. At the core of the book is the concept of curriculum as an "academic plan." The plan includes decisions about what, why, and how a specific group of students is expected to learn; ways to determine whether students have learned what they were supposed to learn; and methods of using this information to improve the plan. The authors explore the many influences on the plan from sources within and outside of the university. Thorough, thoughtful, and original, this volume combines a systematic synthesis of the existing literature with recent research, careful critique, and innovative thinking. The result is a comprehensive and practical book that will provoke thoughtful discussion among higher education practitioners and scholars. College and University Dea