NCRVE MDS-956 - Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Executive Summary
• Section 1: The Thematic Curriculum: An Introduction
  • Overview
  • The Thematic Curriculum
  • All Aspects and the Thematic Curriculum
  • Themes from the Past
  • What Do We Know about the Thematic Curriculum and All Aspects?
  • The Thematic Curriculum's Potential To Improve Education
  • Summary
  • References
• Section 2: Exploring Curriculum Options
  • Introduction
  • The Impact of Change
  • Potential Barriers to Change
  • Making Change Happen
  • Available Options
  • Examining the Options
  • References
• Section 3: Contextual Options
  • Introduction
  • Individual Courses
  • Clusters and Majors
  • Career Academies
  • Magnet Schools
  • Contextual Options: Strengths and Limitations
  • Summary
  • References
• Section 4: Organizational Options
  • Introduction
  • Traditional Arrangements
  • Tech Prep
  • Integration
  • School-to-Work Transition
  • Summary
  • References
• Section 5: Delivery Options
  • Introduction
  • School-Based Enterprises
  • Linkages and Partnerships
  • Job Shadowing and Mentoring
  • Youth Apprenticeships
  • Portfolios and Senior Projects
  • Summary
  • References
• Section 6: Content Options
  • Introduction
  • Documenting Needs
  • Identifying and Selecting Content
  • Organizing and Integrating Content
  • Updating Content: A Continuing Process
  • Summary
  • References
• Section 7: Linking Curriculum with Instruction
  • Introduction
  • School-Based Teaching/Learning Strategies
  • Work-Based Teaching/Learning Strategies
  • Strategies Connecting the School and Workplace
  • Summary
  • References
• Section 8: Assessing and Refining the Curriculum
  • Introduction
  • Assessment: An Overview
  • Gathering and Examining Assessment Information
  • Using Assessment Information for Curriculum Improvement
  • Summary
  • References
• Appendix A: Examples of Themes
• Appendix B: Examples of Content Organized Around Themes
• Appendix C: Examples of Career Clusters/Pathways/Majors
• Appendix D: Examples of Theme-Wide Functions, Issues, Concerns, and Technological Knowledge and Skills
• Appendix E: Related Materials, Reports, and Resources: A Selective Bibliography