Review
"For me, the book is a desirable blend of theory, practice, and illustration. Its explanations are clear, and the translation of those explanations into classroom examples helps me move from vision to implementation. The book has clarified for me what it means to think about a discipline like an expert would—what it means to help students construct frameworks of meaning in a discipline—what it means to develop both curriculum and assessments that are catalysts for relevance, coherence, connectivity, and power."


Review
"For me, the book is a desirable blend of theory, practice, and illustration. Its explanations are clear, and the translation of those explanations into classroom examples helps me move from vision to implementation. The book has clarified for me what it means to think about a discipline like an expert would—what it means to help students construct frameworks of meaning in a discipline—what it means to develop both curriculum and assessments that are catalysts for relevance, coherence, connectivity, and power." 


Book Description
New Foreword by Carol Ann Tomlinson "It is the clearest approach I have seen for helping teachers distinguish the difference between concepts and facts. I will recommend it everywhere." Heidi Hayes Jacob Curriculum Designers, Inc. "A lucid and helpful volume, very much what people need to move beyond simplistic teaching." Grant P. Wiggins Learning by Design, Inc. This book is the ideal companion to Erickson’s landmark Stirring the Head, Heart, and Soul, Second Edition. Here, the author explores concept-based learning on a more in-depth level across disciplines and grade levels. Teachers can use the specific strategies to create a seamless learning program that teaches students the skills they really need to think conceptually and to solve problems in today’s complex, changing world. Learn how toTake learning beyond the facts Facilitate deep understanding and knowledge Develop conceptual systems in the brain to process new information Meet higher academic standards related to content knowledge, process abilities, quality performance, and school-to-work transitions Align your curriculum with state and national standards and establish appropriate performance assessmentsThis excellent resource for K-12 teachers, teacher educators, curriculum designers, and staff developers contains numerous charts and figures that enable readers to put the book to immediate use. 

FROM THE PUBLISHER

New Foreword by Carol Ann Tomlinson

In this excellent resource for teachers, curriculum desingers, and staff developers alike, explore concept-based learning on a more in-depth level using specific strategies to create seamless learning programs that teaches students the skills they really need in order to think conceptually and solve problems in today's complex world.

Learn how to:Develop conceptual systems in the brain to process new information Meet higher academic standards related to content knowledge, process abilities, quality performance, and school-to-work transitions Align your curriculum with state and national standards and establish appropriate performance assessments