Lynn Erickson

Concept-based curriculum and

instruction for the thinking classroom

Lynn Erickson BiographyLynn 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.

Lynn Erickson BiographyDuring 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

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The Structure of Knowledge

Early European settlers migrated

west.

Early European settlers looked for new opportunities.

-Early European Migration

Migration Cultural diffusionNeeds Change

-People adapt to changing environments-Migration leads to cultural diffusion resulting in social/economic change.

Facts– Specific examples of people, places,

situations or things

Topic– Set of facts related.

Concept– Different Topics that share common

atributes

The Structure of Knowledge

GeneralizationTwo or more concepts in a relationship

GeneralizationConcept 1

Concept 3

Concept 2

LYNN ERICKSON

“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.”

Cartoons by David Ford

TWO DIMENSIONAL CURRICULUM MODEL VS THREE DIMENSIONAL CURRICULUM MODEL

VS

Two dimensional curriculum model vS three dimensional

curriculum modelTwo dimensional curriculum model

Factual Content

Processes and Skills

Three dimensional curriculum model

Factual Content

Processes and Skills

Generalizations, Concepts and Principles

Recommended Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUwKGv-mL3A&list=PLqQylhkS2325VnkKU3Z1-dmkNd87bSnI7

Referenceshttp://schools.roundrockisd.org/edtech/CMT-Help/Concepts_ConceptualLens.htmhttp://www.ibo.org/ibaem/conferences/speakers/documents/LynnErickson_IB_Kynote_Hague_Oct__2011.pdfwww.hcbe.net/media/CMSImport/0F00737DA36041BCAC3D686093CEEE49.pdfhttp://www.ibo.org/ibaem/conferences/speakers/documents/LynnErickson_IB_Kynote_Hague_Oct__2011.pdf

THANKS

David Peña