Using the Parallel Curriculum Model in Urban Settings, Grades K-8

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<p>"My experience teaching the lessons to students helped me understand the importance of self-reflection. The students were able to reflect on their own abilities in learning. Defining who you are as a learner is informative and empowering."<br/>—Robert Grubb, Teacher<br/>Los Angeles City Unified School District, CA</p><p>"Teaching students how to be ′lifelong learners′ can be realized by helping them develop a sense of responsibility for their learning. These lessons provide that opportunity for students."<br/>—Paige A. McGinty, Doctoral Student in Teacher Education, Multicultural Societies<br/>University of Southern California</p><p>Discover how the Parallel Curriculum Model can help urban students achieve!</p><p>Teachers in urban schools often find that their students have learning needs that go beyond a standards-based curriculum. Originally developed for gifted learners, the Parallel Curriculum Model is highly effective for helping students of all backgrounds reach new levels of achievement. This book presents a high-quality curriculum that builds key learning skills for academic success for students of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.</p><p>Easily taught alongside a regular curriculum for Grades K–8, this hands-on resource focuses on student potential in four areas: as scholars, active classroom participants, self-advocates, and articulate presenters. Educators will learn how to forge connections between standard curriculum content and the personal traits that students need to thrive in school and beyond. Readers will find:</p>An enriched, multidisciplinary curriculum for developing resiliency, self-motivation, and collaboration skills in urban youth Sixteen field-tested and ready-to-use lesson plans and related reproducibles Thought-provoking questions and interactive exercises that promote critical and creative thinking and classroom discussion <p>Mentor your students in developing lifelong skills for learning and success through a holistic approach that challenges and inspires.</p>