Nathan D. Lang-Raad 
Renaissance Thinking in the Classroom [EPUB ebook] 
Interdisciplinary Learning, Real-World Problems, Intellectually Curious Students 

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Former STEM educator Nathan D. Lang-Raad has witnessed the power of interdisciplinary teaching in K–12 schools. In this book, he details nine specific habits of thinking and a challenge-based framework that educators should systematically integrate to promote students’ academic knowledge and lifelong learning. Lang-Raad’s approach consolidates supportive research and gives clear guidance through original strategies to help teachers design lessons that foster necessary behaviors.

This book will help K–12 teachers, instructional coaches, and curriculum designers:

  • Understand why the nine habits of thinking must be embedded and applied across all grade levels

  • Use a detailed challenge-based framework template to design and perform interdisciplinary lessons

  • See how historical polymaths’ practices can apply to and enhance 21st century learning

  • Complete chapter activities to ensure the habits are appropriately incorporated for all developmental stages and grade bands

  • Study research-supported examples of the habits’ and the framework’s successful application


Contents:
Introduction
Part I
Chapter 1: Foster the Nine Habits of Thinking in K–12 Learning
Chapter 2: Habit 1—Cultivate Diverse Curiosity
Chapter 3: Habit 2—Take Risks
Chapter 4: Habit 3—Use Humor
Chapter 5: Habit 4—Develop Creativity and an Innovative Outlook
Chapter 6: Habit 5—Build Self-Regulation
Chapter 7: Habit 6—Transfer Learning
Chapter 8: Habit 7—Ask Questions to Engage in Genuine Inquiry
Chapter 9: Habit 8—Evaluate Evidence
Chapter 10: Habit 9—Embrace Lifelong Learning and Perseverance
Part II
Chapter 11: Integrate the Challenge-Based Framework and the Habits of Thinking
Chapter 12: Integrate Academic Standards
Chapter 13: Integrate 21st Century Skills
Chapter 14: Engage Teacher Collaboration
Chapter 15: Engage Student Collaboration
Epilogue: Renaissance Reimagined
References and Resources
Index

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 184 ● ISBN 9781958590263 ● File size 7.2 MB ● Age 22-99 years ● Publisher Solution Tree Press ● City Indiana ● Country US ● Published 2024 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 10008112 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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