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Lynn Erickson

Lynn Erickson. Concept-based curriculum and instruction for the thinking classroom. Lynn Erickson Biography. Lynn was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. She graduated from the University of Alaska in 1968 and taught at North Pole, Alaska before moving south.

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Lynn Erickson

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  1. Lynn Erickson Concept-based curriculum and instruction for the thinking classroom

  2. Lynn Erickson Biography • Lynn was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. • She graduated from the University of Alaska in 1968 and taught at North Pole, Alaska before moving south. • She then served as K-12 Director of Curriculum for eight years in Federal Way, Washington • Dr. Lynn Erickson is a private consultant assisting schools and districts nationally and internationally with curriculum design and instruction.

  3. Lynn Erickson Biography • During the past fifteen years Lynn has worked extensively with K-12 teachers. • Lynn is the author of three best-selling books: • Stirring the Head, Heart and Soul: Redefining Curriculum and Instruction • Concept-based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking Classroom • Concept-based Curriculum and Instruction: Teaching Beyond the Facts www.strothoff-international-school.com/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/Einladung_Informationen_Lynn-Erickson-Veranstaltung_interaktiv_Monitor_72dpi.pdf

  4. The Structure of Knowledge -People adapt to changing environments -Migration leads to cultural diffusion resulting in social/economic change. Migration Cultural diffusion Needs Change -EarlyEuropeanMigration Early European settlers migrated west. Early European settlers looked for new opportunities.

  5. The Structure of Knowledge • Facts • Specificexamples of people, places, situationsorthings • Topic • Set of factsrelated. • Concept • DifferentTopicsthat share common atributes

  6. Generalization • Two or more concepts in a relationship Generalization Concept 2 Concept 1 Concept 3

  7. “To develop the intellect and increase motivation for learning, curriculum and instruction must create a “synergy” between the lower (factual) and higher (conceptual) levels of thinking.” Lynn Erickson Cartoonsby David Ford

  8. Vs Two dimensional curriculum model vS three dimensional curriculum model

  9. Two dimensional curriculum model vS three dimensional curriculum model Two dimensional curriculum model Three dimensional curriculum model Factual Content Processes and Skills Generalizations, Concepts and Principles • Factual Content • Processes and Skills

  10. Recommended Video • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUwKGv-mL3A&list=PLqQylhkS2325VnkKU3Z1-dmkNd87bSnI7

  11. References • http://schools.roundrockisd.org/edtech/CMT-Help/Concepts_ConceptualLens.htm • http://www.ibo.org/ibaem/conferences/speakers/documents/LynnErickson_IB_Kynote_Hague_Oct__2011.pdf • www.hcbe.net/media/CMSImport/0F00737DA36041BCAC3D686093CEEE49.pdf • http://www.ibo.org/ibaem/conferences/speakers/documents/LynnErickson_IB_Kynote_Hague_Oct__2011.pdf

  12. THANKS David Peña

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