Think Beyond the Facts!
Knowing the facts is not enough. If we want students to develop intellectually, creatively problem-solve, and grapple with complexity, the key is in conceptual understanding. A Concept-Based curriculum recaptures students’ innate curiosity about the world and provides the thrilling feeling of engaging one’s mind.
This updated edition introduces the newest thought leadership in Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction. Educators will learn how to
- Meet the demands of rigorous academic standards
- Use the Structure of Knowledge and Process when designing disciplinary units
- Engage students in inquiry through inductive teaching
- Identify conceptual lenses and craft quality generalizations
Explore deeper levels of learning and become a Master Concept-Based Teacher.
Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor
University of Virginia, Curry School of Education
‚As factual and procedural knowledge are a click away, education needs to foster contextualization and higher order thinking through a focus on transferable conceptual understandings. This essential book translates the needed sophistication of concept-based learning into actionable classroom practices.‘
Charles Fadel, Author of ‚Four-Dimensional Education‘ and ’21st Century Skills‘
Founder, Center for Curriculum Redesign
Visiting Scholar, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
1. The Thinking Classroom
2. The Structures of Knowledge and Process
3. Designing Concept-Based Instructional Units
4. Inquiry in Designing Concept-based Lessons
5. The Developing Concept-based Teacher and Self Assessments
Resources
A. Concept-Based Curriculum Glossary of Terms
B. Sample Verbs for Level 2 and 3 Generalizations
C. Concept-Based Graphic Organizers
D. Unit Design Steps
E. Checklist for Evaluating Concept-based Units
F. Mathematics Generalizations for Secondary Grade Levels
G. 3D American History Unit Web
References
Über den Autor
Rachel French, MA Ed, Rachel is a full-time educational consultant and presenter. Through workshops and ongoing consultation Rachel supports schools around the world with the planning and implementation of Concept-Based Inquiry. She also coaches and provides feedback to teams of teachers on curriculum development. She is experienced in aligning Concept-Based Inquiry and the IB programmes.Rachel is an international teacher, who has worked in schools in South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. She is a certified Independent Consultant, Presenter and Trainer with Lynn Erickson and Lois Lanning. Rachel has presented numerous workshops in Europe and Asia, including workshops with Dr. Erickson, Dr. Lanning and Carla Marschall.Rachel is also the director of Professional Learning International (PLI), a company she founded to support international schools and educators in accessing leading professional development opportunities. Through PLI, Rachel French is now the sole provider of the annual Dr. H. Lynn Erickson and Dr. Lois A. Lanning Certification Institute for Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Trainers and Presenters.E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.professionallearninginternational.com
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