A concept is …
a big idea
timeless
universal
transferable
trans- disciplinary
Change
FunctionForm
Change
Causation
Perspective
ConnectionReflection
Responsibility
Thematic vs Conceptual
Dinosaurs
World War II
Recycling
Survival
Conflict
Sustainability
Plants Adaptation
Advertising Truth
You get the idea…
a big idea
timeless
universal
transferable
trans- disciplinary
You get the idea…
Facts
Facts
Facts
Facts
Facts
Facts
ConceptConcept
TopicTopic
Generalisation
Lynn Erickson
Indigenous way of life…. how the Aboriginal people are
connected to the land, language and story.
What are the big ideas?
What are the big ideas?
What are the big ideas?
culturebeliefs
valuesdiversity
identity
Cultural beliefs and values influence identity.
• People’s beliefs and values shape their identity. (individual)
• Cultural groups are linked by common values. (group)
• There is diversity within cultural groups.
• An individual’s identity can be shaped by more than one culture.
Important to know
Enduring understanding
s
Worth knowing
Concept Driven learning in action
Lots more resources on Concept Driven Learning on the #pypchat wiki
Start with Lynn Erickson