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Concept-based Learning: A Whole-School Approach
  • Concept-based Learning: A Whole-School Approach
  • Faria Education Group
  • Meet the Author: Sarah Plews
  • Guide Objectives and Outline
  • Part 1: Getting Started with a Bit of Theory
    • Overview
    • To what extent is my current practice concept-based?
    • What is a concept?
    • What is Concept-based Learning?
  • Part 2: Connecting Concept-based Theory with Practice
    • Overview
    • Why concept-based learning?
    • How can teacher beliefs impact student learning experiences?
    • Which teaching approaches can support concept-based learning?
  • Part 3: Practice - Planning for Conceptual Understandings
    • Overview
    • How can you choose what concepts are right for your teaching?
    • How can you plan to support conceptual understanding?
    • How can you support your students to build strong conceptual understandings?
  • Part 4: Practice - Strategies and Tools for your Concept-based Classroom
    • Overview
    • What strategies can you use in practice to support concept-based learning?
    • How can technology add value to your concept-based classroom?
    • How can you design meaningful experiences and assessments?
  • Final Note
    • Author Reflection
    • Further Reading
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Meet the Author: Sarah Plews

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Greetings!

For over two decades, I’ve been committed to driving cultures of coaching and collaborative professionalism. My experience lies at the nexus of teaching and learning, leadership and professional learning. I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of leading strategic school improvement initiatives, inclusive of staff onboarding, appraisal and professional growth pathways, leadership development and curriculum development. I am passionate about building capacity at the individual, team and organizational level.

Professional Roles: Int. Ed Professional Learning Consultant; MiniPD Content & Events Lead; K-12 Senior Leader for Professional Development & Learning; Curriculum Director; K-12 Senior Lead Team Member; Primary Lead Team Member; President Elect of the European League for Middle Level Education (ELMLE); Council of International Schools (CIS) Accreditation Evaluator; Concept-based Learning Facilitator; Middle School Art teacher; Primary Teacher.

I hope you enjoy this short guide. If you would like to connect, I’d love to hear from you to have a coffee and a conversation.

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Sarah Plews. Location: International School of Luxembourg