Learning that transfers : designing curriculum for a changing world / Julie Stern [and 3 others] ; foreword by John Hattie and afterword by Yong Zhao.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface: Where are we in place and time? Why do we need to rethink curriculum design? -- Introduction: Chapter overview and how to use this book -- Learning transfer : what is it and how can it transform teaching and learning? -- Shifts in practice : how can we set the foundation for learning that transfers? -- Disciplinary literacy : how can we unleash the power of the subjects we teach? -- Modern literacies : what do our students need to navigate today's world? -- The story of your course : how do we craft a compelling narrative to guide learning? -- Unit planning : how do we intentionally design for learning that transfers? -- Assessments : what are the building blocks of 21st century assessment design? -- Instructional design : what does transfer of learning look like in the classroom? -- Conclusion: Remaining nimble : how do we continue to evolve in an unprecedented world?

"Nearly all schools are taking steps toward rethinking curriculum and instruction to meet the rapid changes taking place in the world around us. They often do that without any sort of roadmap or a structure that allows them to meet their current standards-based requirements while staying nimble during these turbulent times. Amidst nearly constant change, teacher confusion and burnout ensues. This book will demonstrate that the right curricular foundation and structure will enable us to be more creative, fluid, and responsive to students, teachers, and current events. Teachers of the past knew exactly what children needed to know and be able to do. That is changing rapidly. How do we prepare students for a future that we can't quite see? And how do we do this without exhausting ourselves? This book will demonstrate how we can organize curriculum in a way that harnesses the key principles of the traditional disciplines while building students' capacity to navigate, interpret, and transfer their learning to keep pace with our rapidly changing world. Learning that Transfers will walk readers step-by-step through the curriculum design process of individual courses as well as the planning process for vertical and horizontal alignment"-- Provided by publisher.