We must move from knowledge that lives in books to knowledge that lives in students.
3. Identify at least two areas of weakness in the Erickson text. Provide a rationale for selecting each area of weakness identified.
It is difficult for me to identify any weaknesses in the Erickson text. Her arguments and opinions are all supported by research. Neither her analysis nor presentation was lacking. Upon reflection - perhaps her greatest weakness is failing to truly recognize that an adaptation of curricular delivery of this magnitude requires a herculean commitment as well as an acceptance that an authentic shift to concept-based teaching is still decades away. To affect sustained change this viewpoint needs to be accepted by the general academic population and taught at the college level in education courses.
A second weakness of the text is there are not enough completed examples of units from which teachers could model their own writing. In fact, she would best be advised to develop at least one sample unit for each grade level. In this way, teachers would be able to grasp how to write concept-based curriculum. These sample units would also serve as a reference for teachers as they continue working with these progressive ideas. Learning is learning no matter what one's age -- and the more concrete examples provided -- the better chance that the learner will understand and remember.
4. Identify suggested methods for improving these two areas of weakness in the Erickson text.
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