Parallel Curriculum Units for Grades K–5
- Marcia B. Imbeau - University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA
Physical Impairments | Teaching Methods & Learning Styles | Teaching in Primary Schools
—Lynn Erickson, Curriculum Consultant
Mill Creek, WA
"I am delighted to incorporate this book into my graduate courses as I train teachers to design instruction that guides students through rigorous and authentic learning."
—Thomas P. Hébert, Professor
Department of Educational Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
A powerful model for linking student learning to the world
How would classrooms be different if curriculum could be qualitatively differentiated so that learners not only accumulate information, but also experience the power of knowledge? The empirically based Parallel Curriculum Model shows teachers how to create a meaningful, emotive, and engaging curriculum that helps children apply what they learn to their lives. Each chapter offers specific unit and lesson plans created by master elementary teachers that can be put into practice immediately. Included are field-tested and standards-based strategies that:
Focus on parallel themes in literacy, science, mathematics, and social studies
Help students deepen knowledge, think metaphorically, solve problems, and identify with subject matter
Challenge all learners according to their interests and abilities
Create authentic, joyful, and active student involvement
All students should have the opportunity to benefit from multi-faceted learning experiences and this inspiring book gives educators the methods to make it happen. The text is rich with vignettes, visuals, samples, reproducibles, and assessment tools. The possibilities are unlimited!
"The authors have contributed a series of exemplary instructional units that should inspire teachers to design meaningful curriculum that involves students in qualitatively differentiated learning experiences. I am delighted to incorporate this book into my graduate courses as I train teachers to design instruction that engages students in rigorous and authentic learning."
"This book is comprehensive, rich and engaging. It addresses the conceptual level of understanding in addition to the factual, procedural and personal areas of development. Quality teaching follows from quality planning and this is the resource you need for cutting-edge curriculum design."