This book is one of the most comprehensive texts discussing the design, selection and adoption of expository textbooks.
Robert C. Calfee is Professor of Education at Stanford University.
Marilyn J. Chambliss is Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Preface
Foreword
Today's Textbooks, Tomorrow's Minds: the Importance of Textbooks
the Characteristics of Well-Designed Textbooks
Designing the Ideal Text
the Design of Curriculum and Instruction
Designing the Ideal Textbook
Finding the Design in Textbook Materials
Well Designed Textbook Publishing, State Adoption, and District Selection
Current Practices: Publishers, States, and Districts
Creating a Design for Publishing, Adopting and Selecting
Stepping into the Future
A New Approach to Textbook Design: Instructional Support Systems
Bringing about the Ideal: Leaders and Collaborators
References
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