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Teachers will learn: Why conceptual learning is a natural fit for young minds Strategies for introducing children to conceptual learning Instructional strategies to help students uncover and transfer concepts How to write concept-based lessons How to assess for conceptual understanding How to differentiate in a concept-based classroom How CBCI aligns with other current best practices and initiatives (like PBL, CCSS, etc.)
How Do I Set Up My Classroom for Deep, Conceptual Learning?
How Do I Set Up My Classroom for Deep, Conceptual Learning?
In this chapter, we outline the building blocks of a Concept-Based classroom and offer strategies to help elementary teachers establish a culture conducive to building students’ conceptual understanding. Concept-Based teachers operate from four basic principles when setting up their classroom dynamics:
- We can honor developmental stages of childhood with intellectual rigor.
- Conceptual learning happens best in a student-centered, thinking-centered classroom.
- It is important to teach students explicitly about how to learn conceptually.
- Conceptual learning is iterative; students need chances to refine and increase the sophistication of their ...
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