Concept Based Units - created from Mind Map

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Multiage Classrooms and Concept-Based Curriculum

School-to-Work Programs

From Coordinated to Integrated Units

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

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

Concept & Conceptual Lens

Generalizations/enduring understandings

Topical theme versus Conceptual theme