Concept Based Units

Concept Based Units

1. Multiage Classrooms and Concept-Based Curriculum

   • Combine two and occasionally three levels to provide a broader age span for the learning environment
   • Benefits as long as the teacher has a solid understanding of how to approach curriculum and instruction with the increased span of abilities and maturity levels

2. School-to-Work Programs

   • Prevalent context for learning and problem solving
   • Provide a meaningful, future-orientated framework for learning
   • Content is applied in a purposeful context
   • Provides a relevant context for academic applications and provides future work skills
   • Provides a powerful platform for engaging the hearts and minds of young people
   • Active and require more student self-direction

3. From Coordinated to Integrated Units

   • Concept & Conceptual Lens
   • Generalizations/enduring understandings
   • Topical theme versus Conceptual theme