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“Making a remarkably timely contribution to the modernization of
learning organizations, McTighe and Curtis provide clear and
creative guidance on how to move from “old school” to new. The
transition is a challenging one, requiring specifics on
operationalizing fresh visions coupled with practical realistic
steps. Administrators, teachers, curriculum designers, and
community members will find solutions here and imaginative
possibilities. Learning Modern Learning: A Blueprint for Vision
Driven Schools is a must-read for the right-now educator.”
—Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Author, Director of Curriculum 21 Project
“A bridge to a more compelling educational future, this book is
both aspirational and practical. It sketches out a “modern” view
of teaching and learning then creates a blueprint for building to
the vision. It is a primer for forward-looking educators.”
—Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor
and Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy,
Curry School of Education, University of Virginia
“School staffs and educational leaders wishing to modernize
their curriculum will profit from following the logical and
detailed processes offered in this practical guide to curriculum
design. Built around three essential curriculum decisions:
What’s worth leaning? (Outcomes). How to determine if the
outcomes have been achieved? (Assessment). And what instructional
strategies best facilitate students acquiring those outcomes?
(Instruction). It all starts, however, with creating and
committing to a vision—a vision not only for learners and
schools, but also a vision of a more thought-full world.”
—Art Costa, Professor Emeritus, California State University,
Sacramento
“This book offers a practical and much needed set of strategies
that accompanies a thoughtful framework for considering the
change process. Regardless of the programs you may be
considering, the process is spelled out from vision and mission
straight through to curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Regardless of where you are in the process, the ideas serve as a
way of centering the work. Thanks, Jay and Greg, for systemic
thinking by design!”
—Bena Kallick, Cofounder and Codirector of Institute for Habits
of Mind, Program Director for Eduplanet21.com
“The one certainty for which we must prepare students now and in
the future is change. This book offers a powerful, systemic
framework for guiding educators in the move from vision to action
in school revitalization. Practical strategies, tools and
examples guide the evolution of a modern learning institution
toward greater relevance; authenticity and personalization to
best prepare today’s learners for the challenges and
rtunities of the future.”
—Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed, Neurologist, Former Teacher,
Neuroeducation Speaker
“An amazing tool for schools … clear, practical and intentional.
Leading Modern Learning: A Blueprint for Vision-Driven Schools
will empower schools to move towards excellence through a
deliberate process, providing a complete blueprint designed to
impact student learning from every element of the school
experience. From vision to mission, learning targets, authentic
assessment, and instruction … a complete system.”
—Gail Seay, Director of Teaching and Learning, American School
of Doha, Qatar
“This book provides a refreshing look at contemporary
schooling focusing on the impacts for learners and not the
typical inputs from the curriculum/programs and/or teachers.
This book provides a blueprint to help educators frame learning
for our contemporary learners/context. The authors masterfully
weave theory, practice and the use of models making this both a
provocative and practical book.
This book asks leaders to look at schooling through the needs of
the modern learner. The authors skillfully weave together theory,
process and exemplars of what it looks like in practice. This is
a must read for educational leaders around the world.
This book is highly recommended to educational leaders who are
striving to ensure their schools are impactful as they prepare
learners for an often uncertain and globally connected future.
This book provides a fresh way of looking at how we define and
prioritize the kind of schooling we want for our contemporary
learners. The combination of theory, practical tools and
exemplars makes this an engaging and effective book for
educational leaders around the globe.”
—Elizabeth Rossini, Director of Curriculum and Professional
Learning, International School Bangkok
“Education leaders understand that today’s challenges require
fundamental changes to teaching and learning. But what is the
best path? Jay McTighe and Greg Curtis have provided a
much-needed road in Leading Modern Learning. This book is
destined to become the North Star for those seeking transformed
classrooms.”
—Ken Kay, CEO, and Valerie Greenhill, CLO, EdLeader21
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About the Author
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Jay McTighe is an accomplished author, having coauthored thirteen
books, including the award-winning and best-selling Understanding
by Design series with Grant Wiggins. His books have been
translated into fourteen languages. Jay has also written more
than thirty-five articles and book chapters and has been
published in leading journals, including Educational Leadership
and Education Week. Jay has an extensive background in
professional development and is a regular speaker at national,
state, and district conferences and workshops. He has presented
in forty-seven states within the United States, in seven Canadian
provinces, and internationally in thirty-three countries on six
continents.
Greg Curtis is an author and independent educational consultant.
He is currently based in Beijing and has spent much of his career
working with schools around the world in systemwide capacities.
Greg has been a technology director, a curriculum and
professional learning director, and a strategic planner for
international schools in Europe and Asia. He also works with
organizations such as EdLeader21, New England Association of
Schools and Colleges, Jay McTighe & Associates Educational
Consulting; EduTect, Inc.; and several schools and districts
around the world. His work focuses on long-term, systems-based
change and strategic improvement in schools and districts around
impacts and modern learning. He is also a coauthor of Learning
Personalized: The Evolution of the Contemporary Classroom with
Allison Zmuda and Diane Ullman.
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