Integrating Teaching and Learning

Integrating Teaching and Learning: "Timeless Essentials" for Creating Integrated Units of Study is a unique series with indispensable elements educators are successfully using to create new units of study or to enrich existing units that fully integrate their instruction with their students' learning. Volume One in this series presents the first set of "timeless essentials" that are fully described and illustrated with numerous educator-created examples and A.I.-generated examples, along with guidance on how best to utilize these essential elements.

You will first discover straightforward, practical ways to simplify and clarify the often-complex process of identifying and aligning Essential Standards, PK-12. Next, you will learn how to "unwrap" Essential Standards for teacher clarity, write Learning Targets and Success Criteria for student clarity, and compose teacher-created and student-worded Big Ideas. Together, these "timeless essentials" provide the strong foundation for creating quality units of study.

Each chapter of the Integrated Teaching and Learning System© begins with the "what" and "why" of the individual element in focus, illustrated with content-specific, grade-level and/or course-level examples. Relevant research from prominent educational thought leaders adds support to the practical value of the various elements. Educators can experience the step-by-step Integrated Teaching and Learning System© design process firsthand by applying it to a unit of their choice, individually and/or collaboratively with colleagues. Through this direct engagement, they can determine for themselves the efficacy of this multi-step process that optimizes instruction and maximizes student learning.