Full Description
Designed around H. Lynn Erickson's bestseller, this comprehensive multimedia presentation offers staff developers the necessary materials to help teachers engage the minds and emotions of students and nurture critical and creative learning skills. Facilitators will be able to demonstrate how conceptual thinking increases depth of learning and lead discussions about:
- Comparing traditional two-dimensional curriculum/instruction models with a concept-based, three-dimensional model
- Applying the structure of knowledge to improve teaching and learning
- Scaffolding thinking to promote understanding and knowledge transfer
- Defining the head teachers's role in implementing a concept-based model
Includes: DVD (102 min.), Facilitator's Guide, CD-ROM, Companion Book
Contents
About the Author
How to Use the Guide
How to Use the DVD
Additional Resourcse for Facilitators
Introduction
1. The Thinking Classroom
Summary
DVD Chapter: The Thinking Classroom
Background for Facilitator
Discussion Questions
Workshop Learning Experiences
Practical Applications
2. The Structure of Knowledge
Summary
DVD Chapter: The Structure of Knowledge
Background for Facilitator
Discussion Questions
Workshop Learning Experiences
Practical Applications
3. Meeting Academic Standards With Integrity
Summary
Facilitator Background
Discussion Questions
Practical Applications
4. Designing Concept-Based Units and Lessons
Summary
DVD Chapter: Designing Concept-Based Units and Lessons
Facilitator Background
Discussion Questions
Practical Applications
5. Concept-Based Instruction
Summary
DVD Chapter: Concept-Based Instruction
Background Information
Discussion Questions
Practical Applications
6. Leadership Roles
Summary
DVD Chapter: Leadership Roles
Facilitator Background
Discussion Questions
Practical Applications
Overheads to Support Discussions
Handouts for Learning Experiences
Resource A
Resource B
Sample Workshop Agendas
Agenda: Half-Day Workshop
Agenda: One-Day Workshop
Agenda: Two-Day Workshop
Day 2 of the Workshop
Workshop Evaluation Form