Glatthorn, Allan A.

A guide to curriculum content that profiles ten subject areas--language arts, math, science, social studies, foreign language, the arts, technology, physical education, health, and home economics--discussing issues regarding standards, goals, curriculum structure, research and evaluation, and planning resources.

Describes a systematic approach to curriculum, assessment, instruction, and learning called the achievement cycle--the close interactive relationships of four key elements: standards-based curricula, performance evaluation, assessment-driven instruction (ADI), and authentic learning.

Explores the practical aspects of developing a high-quality curriculum, discussing organization and planning, policy development, component building, assessment, and other topics.

Examines differentiated supervision, in which teachers receive options regarding their own supervision and evaluation; discusses the system's rationale, its developmental and evaluative options, and how to develop a differentiated model for one's own school.

Offers advice to teachers on how to build upon, plan, and implement a standards-based curriculum and related performance tasks and assessment rubrics, and discusses the teaching process.