Stirring the head, heart, and soul : redefining curriculum, instruction, and concept-based learning

This book presents a national model for Concept-Based Curricula, and discusses key concepts in Different Disciplines, including Stirring the Head, Heart, and Soul, and Creating a Love of Learning.

Abstract

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Making Change in a Changing World The State of Educational Change Pressure Groups Sharing the Job of Quality Education A National Model for Concept-Based Curricula Making Change the Systems Way Overcoming Obstacles: Over, Under, Through, and Around Summary Extending Thought 2. Concept-Based Curriculum Traditional Curriculum Concept-Based Curriculum Historical Perspective: Hilda Taba Conceptual Organizers Generalizations Summary Extending Thought 3. State Academic Standards and Local Curriculum Frameworks State Standards The Tripartite Model of Curriculum Design Scope and Sequence Charts for Processes and Skills Summary Extending Thought 4. Designing Interdisciplinary, Integrated Curricula Defining Interdisciplinary, Integrated Curricula The Integrated, Intradisciplinary Curriculum Model Designing Concept-Based Teaching Units Unit Design Steps: Questions and Answers Lesson-Planning Pages Summary Extending Thought 5. Concept-Based Units: Samples and Questions From Coordinated to Integrated Units Multiage Classrooms and Concept-Based Curriculum Questions and Answers: Elementary Schools Questions and Answers: Secondary Schools The International Baccalaureate Programme Career and Technical Education Programs Summary Extending Thought 6. Assessing and Reporting Student Progress A Brief Review: Form and Function The Implications of Process Assessment Reporting Process Development Assessing Critical Thinking Developmentally Standards for Thinking Scoring Guides for Performance Tasks Questions and Answers Summary Extending Thought 7. Concept-Based Instruction Instructional Strategies Learning Experiences Adapting Activities Teacher Reflections on Concept-Based Instruction Summary Extending Thought 8. Stirring the Head, Heart, and Soul: Creating a Love of Learning Stirring the Head Stirring the Heart and Soul Loving to Learn Summary Resource A: Alternative Unit Formats Resource B: Key Concepts in Different Disciplines Resource C: What Work Requires of Schools Resource D: Sample Unit Planner Glossary References Index