by edtosavetheworld | May 28, 2015 | Stage 3: Conceptual Understanding
Two years ago, Lynn Erickson, author, trainer and creator of a systematic method for designing curriculum called Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction, was gracious enough to contribute to Ed to Save the World as a guest blogger. This piece on the conceptual lens...
by edtosavetheworld | Dec 9, 2014 | Stage 3: Conceptual Understanding
This is one of our most popular posts from Dr. H. Lynn Erickson, first published on April 23, 2013. Enjoy! Today we are honored to have as guest blogger Lynn Erickson, author, trainer and creator of a systematic method for designing curriculum called Concept-Based...
by edtosavetheworld | Jul 23, 2014 | Stage 3: Conceptual Understanding
In their new book, Transitioning to Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction authors Lynn Erickson and Lois Lanning outline the steps necessary to create and implement a concept-based curriculum. The first chapter outlines why traditional content objectives are...
by edtosavetheworld | Feb 24, 2014 | News and Trends, Stage 3: Conceptual Understanding, Stage 4: Disciplinary Thinking
The United States has state and local control of education which means we’ve never had national learning standards. Many non-Americans are shocked to hear this. But highly adept political maneuvering has brought new learning standards in all four core subject...
by edtosavetheworld | Apr 25, 2013 | Stage 3: Conceptual Understanding
Much like Optimus Prime transforms himself from a semi-truck to an all-powerful robot leader, you can transform your curriculum from a pile of information into powerful insights for students to uncover! All with 8 little words: What is the relationship between ___ and...