curriculum planning

Writing is the subject of this book. Since writing across the curriculum has become an important part of the educational process, some lessons in this book cover more than one subject of the curriculum.

Presents the Dimensions of Learning teaching model for grades K-12, which integrates the five types of thinking that comprise the learning process; explicitly teaches mental habits and attitudes that facilitate learning; and focuses on students' use of knowledge instead of information recall.

Presents a comprehensive guide for educators that provides strategies for helping students succeed on the essay portions of the SAT, ACT, and other placement exams, and offers strategies to help them develop as writers.

Explains the difference between traditional fact teaching and concept-based instruction, which leads to deeper thinking and lasting understanding, and provides examples of concept-based units, also discussing local, state, and national standards.

Discusses the importance of the visual arts to the overall development of the mind, looks at some of the problems inhibiting art education, and considers the ways in which the development of artistic interests and ability contribute to cognition and learning and the construction of cultural meaning.