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Book Synopsis: “What year are you preparing your students for? 1973? 1995? Can you honestly say that your school's curriculum and the program you use are preparing your students for 2015 or 2020? Are you even preparing them for today?” With those provocative questions, author and educator Heidi Hayes Jacobs launches a powerful case for overhauling, updating, and injecting life into the K-12 curriculum. Sharing her expertise as a world-renowned curriculum designer and calling upon the collective wisdom of 10 education thought leaders, Jacobs provides insight and inspiration in the following key areas:
- Content and assessment: How to identify what to keep, what to cut, and what to create, and where portfolios and other new kinds of assessment fit into the picture.
- Program structures: How to improve our use of time and space and groupings of students and staff.
- Technology: How it’s transforming teaching, and how to take advantage of students’ natural facility with technology.
- Media literacy: The essential issues to address, and the best resources for helping students become informed users of multiple forms of media.
- Globalization: What steps to take to help students gain a global perspective.
- Sustainability: How to instill enduring values and beliefs that will lead to healthier local, national, and global communities.
- Habits of mind: The thinking habits that students, teachers, and administrators need to develop and practice to succeed in school, work, and life.
The answers to these questions and many more make Curriculum 21 the ideal guide for transforming our schools into what they must become: learning organizations that match the times in which we live.
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Are you preparing your students for the future or are you stuck in the past? With the rapidly changing world we live in, it's more important than ever to ensure that your school's curriculum is up-to-date and relevant. Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World is the answer to all your curriculum needs. Authored by renowned educator Heidi Hayes Jacobs and with insights from 10 education thought leaders, this book provides a comprehensive guide to overhauling and revitalizing your K-12 curriculum.
One of the key areas addressed in Curriculum 21 is content and assessment. Learn how to identify what to keep, cut, and create to best engage your students. Discover how portfolios and other innovative assessment methods fit into the bigger picture, allowing you to accurately gauge your students' progress and growth.
In addition, Jacobs delves into program structures, helping you optimize time, space, and student/staff groupings. By making the most of available resources, you can create a dynamic learning environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.
Embrace technology as a tool for teaching with the guidance provided in this book. You'll learn how to leverage students' natural affinity for technology and use it to enhance their learning experiences. Discover the latest strategies for incorporating technology into your curriculum and stay ahead in the digital age.
Media literacy is another critical aspect covered in Curriculum 21. Equip your students with the skills to navigate and critically analyze various forms of media. Empower them to become informed consumers and creators of media content, ensuring their active participation in today's media-driven society.
But it doesn't stop there. Curriculum 21 also explores globalization, sustainability, and the development of essential habits of mind. Prepare your students to become global citizens with a broad perspective and encourage the instillation of enduring values and beliefs for healthier local, national, and global communities.
Don't let your curriculum fall behind. Transform your school into a learning organization that aligns with the rapidly changing times. Upgrade to Curriculum 21 today and provide your students with the essential education they need to thrive in a changing world.
Click here to get your copy of Curriculum 21 and embark on the journey of transforming your school.
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