{"product_id":"the-parallel-curriculum-9781412961318","title":"The Parallel Curriculum","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Parallel Curriculum Model helps teachers not only strengthen their knowledge and pedagogy, but also rediscover a passion for their discipline based on their deeper, more connected understanding. Our students think critically and deeply at a level I have never before witnessed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTony Poole, Principal\u003cbr\u003eSky Vista Middle School, Aurora, CO\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat makes this book unique is its insistence on the development of conceptual understanding of content and its focus on the abilities, interests, and learning preferences of each student.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eH. Lynn Erickson, Educational Consultant\u003cbr\u003eAuthor of \u003ci\u003eStirring the Head, Heart, and Soul\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe approach honors the integrity of the disciplines while remaining responsive to the diversity of learners that teachers encounter.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJay McTighe, Educational Consultant\u003cbr\u003eCoauthor of \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding by Design\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngage students with a rich curriculum that strengthens their capacity as learners and thinke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the First Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This thought-provoking, creative, and inspiring book contains chapters by recognized leaders in the field. The authors offer guidelines needed for developing and implementing effective, valuable curriculum for all classrooms.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- New Horizons for Learning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"As a principal and instructional leader, I have learned far more about effective instruction and powerful unit and lesson design from the Parallel Curriculum Model than anything else. PCM helps teachers not only strengthen their knowledge and pedagogy, but also rediscover a passion for their discipline based on their deeper, more connected understanding. Our students think critically and deeply at a level I have never before witnessed.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Tony Poole, Principal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What makes this book unique is its insistence on the development of conceptual understanding of content and its focus on the abilities, interests, and learning preferences of each student. The Parallel Curriculum Model provides a path for educators to move from novice to expert.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- H. Lynn Erickson, Educational Consultant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Offers a sophisticated yet doable model for curriculum planning. The approach honors the integrity of the disciplines while remaining responsive to the diversity of learners that teachers encounter. This book provides a practical pathway for connecting the content and the kids.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Jay McTighe, Educational Consultant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface to the Second Edition Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. The Rationale and Guiding Principles for an Evolving Conception of Curriculum    A Word to New Readers About This Chapter    Reasons for Another Curriculum Model    Theoretical and Research-Based Underpinnings of the Parallel Curriculum Model 2. An Overview of the Parallel Curriculum Model    A Look at the Four Curriculum Parallels    The Core Curriculum    The Curriculum of Connections    The Curriculum of Practice    The Curriculum of Identity    Curriculum Combining the Four Parallels    Planning Quality Curriculum    Ensuring Fidelity to the Parallel Curriculum Model    Looking Ahead in the Book 3. Thinking About the Elements of Curriculum Design    The Big Picture    Planning Quality Curriculum    Some Key Components of Curriculum Design    Components of a Comprehensive Curriculum Plan    Content\/Standards    Assessment    Introductory Activities    Teaching Methods    Learning Activities    Grouping Strategies    Products    Resources    Extension Activities    Differentiation Based on Learner Need (Including AID)    Lesson and Unit Closure    Remodeling a Unit Using the Comprehensive Curriculum Framework: One Teacher′s Approach    Looking Back and Ahead 4. The Core Curriculum Parallel    Why Four Approaches to Curriculum Design? Isn′t One Good Enough?    What Is \"Core\" in the Core Curriculum Parallel?    How Are the Key Curriculum Components Reconfigured to Achieve the Goals of the Core Curriculum Parallel?    Revising the Remaining Curriculum Components to Address the Goals of the Core Curriculum Parallel    Using the Goals of the Core Curriculum Parallel and Key Curricular Elements for Lydia Janis′s Civil War Unit    Looking Back and Ahead 5. The Curriculum of Connections Parallel    What Is the Curriculum of Connections?    The Purpose of a Curriculum of Connections: Why Should a Teacher Emphasize Connections and Relationships?    The Curriclum of Connections: When Should I Use This Parallel?    The Characteristics of the Curriculum Components Within the Curriculum of Connections    Reconfiguring Other Curriculum Components for the Curriculum of Connections    An Example of the Curriculum of Connections Using the Civil War Unit    Looking Back and Ahead 6. The Curriculum of Practice Parallel    What Does It Mean to \"Practice\" in a Curriculum?    Why Does It Matter to Have Students Engage in the Curriculum of Practice?    Key Features of the Components of Curriculum in the Curriculum of Practice?    An Example of the Curriculum of Practice Using Lydia′s Civil War Unit    Looking Back and Ahead 7. The Curriculum of Identity Parallel    What Does Identity Mean in the Curriculum of Identity?    Why Should We Be Concerned About a Student′s Identity?    What Are the Key Features and Characteristics of Curriculum Components Within the Curriculum of Identity?    An Example of the Curriculum of Identity Using Lydia′s Civil War Unit    Looking Back and Ahead 8. Ascending Intellectual Demand in the Parallel Curriculum Model: The Journey Toward Expertise    Ascending Intellectual Demand: The Path to Expertise    Planning Backwards From Expertise    Understanding the AID Continuum    On the Continuum Novice    On the Continuum Apprentice    On the Continuum Practitioner    On the Continuum Expert    Transitions on the AID Continuum    A Model for Planning Student Movement Along the AID Continuum    The Novice in Science    The Apprentice in Science    The Practitioner in Science    The Expert in Science    Planning the Path Toward Expertise in Science    The Novice in Mathematics    The Apprentice in Mathematics    The Practitioner in Mathematics    The Expert in Mathematics    The Novice in History    The Apprentice in History    The Practitioner in History    The Expert in History    The Novice in English and Language Arts    The Apprentice in English and Language Arts    The Practitioner in English and Language Arts    The Expert in English and Language Arts    Using the AID Continuum Resource A: Teaching Resources for Chapter 8 References Index","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739116056919,"sku":"9781412961318","price":37.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781412961318.jpg?v=1720051211","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-parallel-curriculum-9781412961318","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}