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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 Can Conceptual Understanding Help to Preserve a Love of Learning Beyond Childhood?
How Can Conceptual Understanding Help to Preserve a Love of Learning Beyond Childhood?
When we adults think of children there is a simple truth that we ignore: Childhood is not preparation for life; childhood is life. A child isn’t getting ready to live; a child is living. (Taylor, 1993, p. 45)
The underlying philosophy throughout this book is one of honoring children’s intellectual capabilities in a way that respects natural methods of making meaning. It can be easy to succumb to the pressure of preparing our students for “what’s next” to the point ...
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