Modern
Learning A Blueprint for
Vision-Driven Schools
—Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parrish Jr. Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy; Curry School of Education; University of Virginia
“Making a remarkably timely contribution to the modernization of learning organizations, McTighe and Curtis provide clear and creative guidance on how to move from ‘old school’ to new. . . . Learning Modern Learning: A Blueprint for Vision-Driven Schools is a must-read for the right-now educator.” —Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Author, Director of the Curriculum 21 Project
Leading Modern Learning: A Blueprint for Vision-Driven Schools by Jay McTighe and Greg Curtis presents a blueprint of proven ways to effect real, lasting change in education. Whether you’re modifying a department, school, or district, these strategies move the work forward. Using the steps presented in this book, K–12 school and district administrators can define and create their ideal future. Readers will: • Understand backward design and how it aligns instruction with the principles of modern learning
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“A bridge to a more compelling educational future, this book is both aspirational and practical. It sketches out a modern view of teaching and learning, then creates a blueprint for building to the vision. It is a primer for forward-looking educators.”
• Learn about the history of curriculum mapping and explore each element of curriculum
• Examine the principles and goals of effective assessment and look at a framework for setting up assessments • Review sample maps and rubrics for encouraging and interpreting modern learning • Explore ways to report data
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Modern
Learning A Blueprint for
Vision-Driven Schools