| Concept-Based Inquiry in Action: Strategies to Promote Transferable Understanding Contributor(s): Marschall, Carla (Author), French, Rachel (Author) |
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ISBN: 150639129X ISBN-13: 9781506391298 Publisher: Corwin Publishers OUR PRICE: $37.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General |
| Dewey: 371.39 |
| LCCN: 2018003289 |
| Series: Corwin Teaching Essentials |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.5" W x 10.9" (2.20 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Create a thinking classroom that helps students move from the factual to the conceptual Concept-Based Inquiry is a framework for inquiry that promotes deep understanding. The key is using guiding questions to help students inquire into concepts and the relationships between them. Concept-Based Inquiry in Action provides teachers with the tools and resources necessary to organize and focus student learning around concepts and conceptual relationships that support the transfer of understanding. Step by step, the authors lead both new and experienced educators to implement teaching strategies that support the realization of inquiry-based learning for understanding in any K-12 classroom. |
Contributor Bio(s): French, Rachel: - Rachel French, MA Ed, Rachel is a full-time educational consultant and presenter. Through workshops and ongoing consultation Rachel supports schools around the world with the planning and implementation of Concept-Based Inquiry. She also coaches and provides feedback to teams of teachers on curriculum development. She is experienced in aligning Concept-Based Inquiry and the IB programmes.Rachel is an international teacher, who has worked in schools in South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. She is a certified Independent Consultant, Presenter and Trainer with Lynn Erickson and Lois Lanning. Rachel has presented numerous workshops in Europe and Asia, including workshops with Dr. Erickson, Dr. Lanning and Carla Marschall.Rachel is also the director of Professional Learning International (PLI), a company she founded to support international schools and educators in accessing leading professional development opportunities. Through PLI, Rachel French is now the sole provider of the annual Dr. H. Lynn Erickson and Dr. Lois A. Lanning Certification Institute for Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Trainers and Presenters.E-mail: Rachel_french@prolearnint.comWebsite: www.professionallearninginternational.comMarschall, Carla: - Carla Marschall is experienced in Pre-K to Grade 12 curriculum development and implementation, having worked in a variety of curriculum leadership roles in IB schools in Switzerland, Germany and Hong Kong over the past ten years. She currently works as Head of Curriculum Development and Research and Vice Principal at United World College South East Asia in Singapore.A certified Lynn Erickson Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Consultant and IB workshop leader, Carla has facilitated Concept-Based workshops with Lynn Erickson, Rachel French and independently around the world. She also works directly with schools interested in developing Concept-Based Inquiry in the classroom. Carla holds a Masters in Elementary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Masters in Applied Educational Leadership and Management from the Institute of Education, University of London. Website: http: //www.connectthedotsinternational.com/ |