{"product_id":"9781118739747","title":"Transforming Schools Using Project-Based Learning, Performance Assessment, and Common Core Standards","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTransforming Schools Using Project-Based Learning, Performance Assessment, and Common Core Standards\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBob Lenz | Justin Wells | Sally Kingston\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Teaching \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIt's not what students know, but what they do with what they know that is important\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchools are changing in response to this reality, and in \u003ci\u003eTransforming Schools Using Project-Based Learning, Performance Assessment, and Common Core Standards,\u003c\/i\u003e Bob Lenz, Justin Wells, and Sally Kingston draw on the example of the Envision Education schools, as well as other leading schools around the country, to show how the concept of deeper learning can meet the need for students who are both college and career ready and engaged in their own education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book, the authors explain how project-based learning can blend with Common Core-aligned performance assessment for deeper learning. You'll discover how many schools have successfully made the transition from traditional, teacher-centered learning to project-based, deeper learning and find many practical ideas for implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompanion DVD and website include videos showing how to implement deeper learning strategies in the classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvidence-based descriptions show why deeper learning is right for students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerformance assessment experts explain how to align assessments with Common Core by shifting the emphasis from knowing to doing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive game plan section provides step-by-step guidance for change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchools are complex organizations, and transformation involves all of the stakeholders, from students to superintendents. But as this book shows, there are amazing benefits to be realized when everyone commits to diving deeper into learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBob Lenz\u003c\/b\u003e is cofounder and Chief of Innovation of Envision Education, which includes Envision Schools, and Envision Learning Partners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustin Wells\u003c\/b\u003e is a founding English teacher of Envision Schools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSally Kingston, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is the Senior Education Analyst at Applied Engineering Management Corporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 January 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJossey-Bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118739747\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310519906444,"sku":"9781118739747","price":26.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118739747.jpg?v=1780198853","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118739747","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}