Consider, Construct, Confirm: A New Framework for Teaching and Learning

Consider, Construct, Confirm: A New Framework for Teaching and Learning emphasizes student-centered pedagogical practices. It outlines a new framework for curriculum design and teaching and is rooted in constructivist learning theory.Consider, Construct, Confirm is organized into four parts: A New Student-Centered Learning Cycle Student-Centered Classroom Culture Student-Centered Curriculum Design Student-Centered Instruction

Table of Contents:
Part 1 A New Student-Centered Learning Cycle Introduction Chapter 1 An Argument for Constructivism My Turning Point as a Learner The Education Crisis of Perception Teaching in the Age of Standards Reclaiming Leadership Brain Structure and Function Digging Deeper into Constructivism Applying Constructivism to a Classroom Chapter 2 Constructivist Learning Cycle The Idea of the Learning Cycle The Consider, Construct, Confirm Learning Cycle Part 2 Student-Centered Classroom Culture Chapter 3 Engaging Students in Learning Active Student Engagement Motivating Students Empathy Chapter 4 Co-Constructing Classroom Culture and Norms Developing Trusting and Respectful Relationships with Students Facilitating Classroom Community Physical Space Chapter 5 The Role of Assessment and Grading in Classroom Culture My Turning Point with Assessment and Grading Authentic Learning Summative Assessment Formative Assessment Finding a Balance in Grading Grading Schemes Tools and Resources to Design and Implement Grading Scheme Introductory Formative Assessment Rubrics Concept Check Formative Assessment Rubrics Summative Assessment Rubrics Term/Grading Period/Course Rubrics Part 3 Student-Centered Curriculum Design Chapter 6 Thematic, Inquiry-Based Curriculum Design Providing Meaningful Context Thematic versus Thingatic The Importance of Inquiry Chapter 7 Teaching From Questions Essential Questions Chapter 8 Designing Thematic, Inquiry-Based Units Hamburger Model of Curriculum Design Building Thematic, Inquiry-Based Curriculum Thematic Unit Scope and Sequence—The Scope Thematic Unit Scope and Sequence—Unpacking Standards Thematic Unit Scope and Sequence—Theme Chunking Thematic Unit Scope and Sequence—Draft GQs and KDUs Thematic Unit Final Scope and Sequence Communicating the Road Map of the Learning Journey with Students Unit Road Map Table of Contents and Outline Unit Road Map—Learning Maps Part 4 Student-Centered Instruction Chapter 9 Enacting Instruction Based on Constructivist Learning Theory Digging Deeper into the CCC Learning Cycle 214 Chapter 10 Finally, Lesson Planning Backward Design Applied to Lesson Planning Lesson Plan Template Planning From Guiding Questions and Formative Assessment Using Objectives Safely Unpacking and Using Standards Safely Academic Language Differentiation Chapter 11 The Teacher Tool Kit Classroom Routines to Build a Safe Learning Community Using Thinking Prompts to Uncover Prior Knowledge Cooperative Learning Project-Based Learning (PBL)/Authentic Learning Formative and Summative (besides PBL) Assessment Examples Socratic Questioning Good Old Fashioned Didactic Lecture Grading Rubrics Emergent Curriculum Finding Additional Resources Chapter 12 Conclusion: Developing Your Own Template Bibliography Index