Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking Classroom
- H. Lynn Erickson - Educational Consultant, Everett, WA
- Lois A. Lanning - Educational Consultant, Connecticut
- Rachel French - Frankfurt International School (Oberusel, Germany)
Foreword by Ron Ritchhart
Corwin Teaching Essentials
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
“As factual and procedural knowledge
Charles Fadel, Author of “Four-Dimensional Education” and “21st Century Skills"
Founder, Center for Curriculum Redesign
Visiting Scholar, Harvard Graduate School of Education
I am currently using this book in a Master's level online education course. For teachers who are attempting to incorporate higher order thinking skills into their plans, this is helpful. I will couple it with the Marschall & French book, Concept-based Inquiry in Action next time I teach it.
