Introduction: Why Is Concept-Based Curriculum Critical for the 21st Century? 1. What Are the Essential Elements of Concept-Based Curriculum Design? 2. How Do We Establish a Culture of Deep Learning? 3. What Are the Building Blocks of Concept-Based Instruction? 4. What Additional Tools Can We Use to Design Lessons? 5. How Do We Design Ongoing Assessments for Conceptual Understanding? 6. How Can We Meet the Needs of All Learners in a Concept-Based Classroom? 7. What Is the Relationship Between Current Best Practices and Concept-Based? Conclusion: Imagine What School Could Be...
This book serves as a road map for Concept-Based teaching. Teachers will discover how to help students uncover conceptual relationships and transfer them to new situations. This includes strategies for introducing conceptual learning to students, how to assess conceptual understanding and how to differentiate concept-based instruction. For deep learning and innovative thinking, this book is the place to start.