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Book SynopsisMy experience teaching the lessons to students helped me understand the importance of self-reflection. The students were able to reflect on their own abilities in learning. Defining who you are as a learner is informative and empowering.
Robert Grubb, Teacher
Los Angeles City Unified School District, CA
Teaching students how to be 'lifelong learners' can be realized by helping them develop a sense of responsibility for their learning. These lessons provide that opportunity for students.
Paige A. McGinty, Doctoral Student in Teacher Education, Multicultural Societies
University of Southern California
Discover how the Parallel Curriculum Model can help urban students achieve!
Teachers in urban schools often find that their students have learning needs that go beyond a standards-based curriculum. Originally developed for gifted learners, the Parallel Curriculum Model is highly effective for helping students of all background
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“My experience teaching the lessons to students helped me understand the importance of self-reflection. The students were able to reflect on their own abilities in learning. The opportunity to define themselves as learners is informative and empowering.” -- Robert Grubb, Teacher
"Teaching students how to be ′lifelong learners′ can be realized by helping them develop a sense of responsibility for their learning. These lessons provide that opportunity for students." -- Paige A. McGinty, Doctoral Student in Teacher Education, Multicultural Societies
Table of Contents
Preface: Bridging the Gap Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction: The Purposes of the Parallel Curriculum Model Multiple Applications and the Parallel Curriculum Model Flexibility of the Parallel Curriculum Model Structure of the Parallel Curriculum Model Responding to Student Diversity With Curriculum Diversity Urban Classroom Dynamics Developing an Academic Skill Set Introduction to the PCM Focus Lessons Lesson Plan Format Implementing the Lesson Plan Lesson Plan Scheduling Depth and Complexity 1. Scholarly Dispositions Lesson A: Developing an Interest (I) Lesson B: Developing an Interest (II) Lesson C: Developing Tenacity Lesson D: Determining Relevance Lesson E: Confronting Failure Lesson F: Intellectual Strengths Lesson G: Receptivity to Experience 2. Participation Skills Lesson A: Questioning Lesson B: Asking for Clarification Lesson C: Restating Lesson D: Acknowledging Peers 3. Self-Advocacy Lesson A: Establishing a Voice Lesson B: Building Confidence Lesson C: Establishing an Identity Lesson D: Multiple Group Membership 4. Presentation Skills Lesson A: Talking Steps Lesson B: Ways to Say It Lesson C: Engaging the Audience Lesson D: Staying on Target Appendix A: Designing Curriculum Using the Parallel Curriculum Model Appendix B: Teaching the Prompts of Depth and Complexity References Index
