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This book is comprehensive, rich and engaging Quality teaching follows from quality planning, and this is the resource you need for cutting-edge curriculum design —Lynn Erickson, Curriculum Consultant Mill Creek, WA I am delighted tincorporate this book intmy graduate courses as I train teachers tdesign instruction that guides students through rigorous and authentic learning —Thomas P Hébert, Professor Department of Educational Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA A powerful model for linking student learning tthe world How would classrooms be different if curriculum could be qualitatively differentiated sthat learners not only accumulate information, but alsexperience the power of knowledge? The empirically based Parallel Curriculum Model shows teachers how tcreate a meaningful, emotive, and engaging curriculum that helps children apply what they learn ttheir lives Each chapter offers specific unit and lesson plans created by master elementary teachers that can be put intpractice immediately Included are field-tested and standards-based strategies that: Focus on parallel themes in literacy, science, mathematics, and social studies Help students deepen knowledge, think metaphorically, solve problems, and identify with subject matter Challenge all learners according ttheir interests and abilities Create authentic, joyful, and active student involvement All students should have the opportunity tbenefit from multi-faceted learning experiences and this inspiring book gives educators the methods tmake it happen The text is rich with vignettes, visuals, samples, reproducibles, and assessment tools The possibilities are unlimited! ... Read more Read less
