Tools for teaching conceptual understanding, secondary : designing lessons and assessments for deep learning / Julie Harris Stern, Juliet Mohnkern, Krista Fantin Ferraro.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-159) and index.

Foreword / H. Lynn Erickson and Lois A. Lanning -- Acknowledgements -- About the Authors -- Introduction: Why Is Concept-Based Curriculum Critical for the 21st Century? -- 1. What Are the Essential Elements of Concept-Based Curriculum Design? -- 2. How Do We Establish a Culture of Deep Learning? -- 3. What Are the Building Blocks of Concept-Based Instruction? -- 4. What Additional Tools Can We Use to Design Lessons? -- 5. How Do We Design Ongoing Assessments for Conceptual Understanding? -- 6. How Can We Meet the Needs of All Learners in a Concept-Based Classroom? -- 7. What Is the Relationship Between Current Best Practices and Concept-Based? -- Conclusion: Imagine What School Could Be ... -- References -- Index.

"Innovators don't invent without a deep understanding of how the world works. With this foundation, they apply conceptual understanding to solve new problems. We want our students to not only retain ideas, but relate them to other things they encounter, using each new situation to add nuance and sophistication to their thinking. To do this, they need conceptual understanding. This book serves as a road map for Concept-Based teaching. Discover how to help students uncover conceptual relationships and transfer them to new situations."--Publisher's website.