Dale L. Brubaker is Professor of Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has also served on the faculties of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He received his doctorate in foundations of education from Michigan State University. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books on education and educational leadership, including CREATIVE CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP (Corwin), STAYING ON TRACK, (Corwin), and CREATIVE SURVIVAL IN EDUCATIONAL BUREAUCRACIES.
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Foreword to the 2nd Edition - R. Murray Thomas Foreword to the 1st Edition - Louis J. Rubin Preface About the Author Prologue: A Cautionary Tale Part I. The Meaning of Curriculum 1. Introduction: Developing One's Own Curriculum 2. Defining Inner and Outer Curriculum Part II. Education as Vocation: How a "Sense of Calling" Influences Curriculum Development 3. Learning From Your Professional Autobiography 4. Looking Forward to Work: The Power of Wanting to Be There 5. Keeping the Fire in Your Vocation Part III. Curriculum Development Can Make a DIfference 6. Creative Curriculum Leadership in Practice 7. Civility in Leadership:The Ultimate Difference 8. Creative Learning Communities 9. Teacher Leaders Appendices References Author Index Subject Index
"This second edition is a must read for educational leaders. Brubaker's emphasis on 'inner curriculum' is close to my heart and depicts the spirit of becoming a creative curriculum leader. Administrators and teachers should read this book at least once a year!" -- Deborah Wortham, Director, Department of Professional Development "This book touches the soul of the reader who wants to transcend testing." -- Lawrence Simon, Professor "Creative Curriculum Leadership helped our faculty re-examine assessment and create a productive learning community." -- Kirk Gaddy, Principal