Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking Classroom by H. Lynn Erickson, Carol Ann Tomlinson (Foreword by)

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Synopsis

This indispensable guide combines proven curriculum design with teaching methods that encourage students to learn concepts as well as content and skills for deep understanding across all subject areas. Synthesizing H. Lynn Erickson's past 18 years of fieldwork with teachers, curriculum developers, teacher educators, and instructional leaders, this resource offers a complete guide to designing curriculum and instruction that foster the continuous growth and development of a student's critical, abstract, and creative learning skills. Educators will learn how to

• Bring coherence and clarity to high-quality curriculum design and instructional planning
• Teach the way that students' minds learn best
• Encourage students' creative and abstract thinking, regardless of level or subject area
• Gain the support of principals and district administrators

Biography

H. Lynn Erickson is an independent consultant assisting schools and districts nationally and internationally with curriculum design. From 1987 to 1994, she was the director of curriculum for the Federal Way Public Schools in Federal Way, Washington. She is a recognized presenter at national conferences, and is featured in the video "Creating Concept-Based Curriculum for Deep Understanding" (produced by the Video Journal) as well as in videos from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Her Corwin Press books include Stirring the Head, Heart, and Soul: Redefining Curriculum, Instruction, and Concept-Based Learning (3rd edition); Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking Classroom; and Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction: Teaching Beyond the Facts.