Julie Stern - Tools for Teaching Conceptual Understanding, Secondary: Designing Lessons and Assessments for Deep Learning

Stern, Ferraro, and Mohnkern tear down the false dichotomy of traditional versus innovative education and provides the clarion call and practical tool kit for developing creativity by building and applying knowledge through Concept-Based learning. Every practitioner needs this book to juxtapose what worked well in the 20th century with what is essential in the 21st century and beyond.

Michael McDowell

Superintendent

Ross School District, Ross, CA

If you are ready to have students really learn, get ready to be amazed. Here is the complete guide to creating your very own Concept-Based classroom. I have never read a book filled with so many great ideas that can be used in any classroom.

Amanda McKee

Secondary Mathematics Instructor

Johnsonville High School, SC

This book is as essential to a teacher utilizing Concept-Based teaching as the approach of Concept-Based learning is essential to teaching.

Ayo Magwood

Social Studies Teacher

Maret Private School, Washington, DC

I cant recommend this book enough! Exceptionally practical pedagogical techniques that are steeped in bags of authentic research. Addressing how children learn, how teachers can plan lessons within a conceptual framework, specific and useful differentiation techniques and feedback methodsso many meaningful and highly effective ways to move learners forward, preparing them for the future in a meaningful way.

Julia Briggs

Certified Concept-Based trainer, IB Science Teacher and Chemistry Coordinator

Colegio Anglo-Colombiano, Bogot, Colombia

This book addresses the need for students to learn critical dispositions and skills which go beyond traditional discipline knowledge and are essential for student success as innovators in the 21st century.

Brenda Booth

Instructional Coach

Burlington-Edison School District, Burlington, WA

While most good educators recognize the incredible value of teaching conceptually, it is challenging. Julie Stern, Krista Ferraro and Juliet Mohnkern have created accessible, practical baby steps for every teacher to use.

Dr. Vincent Chan

Principal

Fairview International School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The authors of Tools for Teaching Conceptual Understandinghave crafted an incredible resource for teachers in secondary education. This book provides a strong rationale on the importance of Concept-Based Curriculum development in the classroom for the 21st century. The book delivers a framework on how to build a Concept-Based classroom from the ground up, offering practical, easy-to-apply tools and techniques that will allow teachers to redesign their curriculum in a rigorous way, while providing a classroom environment of deep learning. From developing great lesson plans to on-point assessments that target conceptual understanding, this book is an incredible resource for classroom teachers.

Maria Cardona

Middle School Science IB Instructor

Corbett Preparatory School of IDS

Perhaps the most significant question every educationist asks today is how to meet the needs of all learners in a classroom. Conceptual learning teaches for deep understanding and enables students to find patterns and make connections, thus providing intellectual dignity. In the section on differentiation, there are clear action steps with examples as support for reaching out to all students. A must-read for all who are committed to Concept-Based teaching and instruction!

Mona Seervai

Former Principal, Bombay International School

IB Workshop Leader and Consultant, Certified Concept-Based Trainer

Stern, Ferraro, and Mohnkern have truly drilled down the Concept-Based framework, providing an understandable guide for teaching and assessing conceptual understanding. This book should be a go to resource for every teacher!

Susanne Long

Director of Curriculum, Research, and Development Services

Onslow County School System, Jacksonville, NC

Stern, Ferraro and Mohnkerns method provides a lucid framework to deepen conceptual understanding. Building upon the foundation laid by Erickson and Lanning, this approach provides tangible strategies for classroom teachers to nurture deeper learning.

Richard Healy

Deputy Head of Secondary School

Colegio Anglo Colombiano, Bogot, Colombia

As the product, and facilitator, of a topic-based, coverage-centered education for some four decades, discovering the value of a Concept-Based approach to teaching and learning has caused a paradigmatic shift both in my classroom and in my own intellectual journey.