Architects of Deeper Learning

by Lissa Pijanowski

Become a Learning Architect and Modernize Instructional Practice
What does it take to transform into a master educator in today's age? How does one become a true architect of deeper learning, designing a blueprint for building successful student futures? Educator, advocate, and author Lissa Pijanowski's groundbreaking Architects of Deeper Learning shows educators how to design, implement, and assess meaningful classroom work, thereby enabling students to solve complex problems, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and generate powerful ideas. Incorporating insights gleaned from extensive study and years of classroom experience, Pijanowski presents an innovative philosophy of teaching and leadership. Based on eight design principles to facilitate deeper learning, the Blueprint for Deeper Learning offers a clear framework for designing student learning experiences that are rigorous, relevant, and engaging. This blueprint is an anchor for all content areas across K-12 and is compatible with any set of standards. Architects of Deeper Learning equips educators with the tools they need to modernize instructional practice. Featuring a step-by-step overview of the lesson-building process--from setting learning goals to assessing student work--Pijanowski reveals how to craft lessons that best prepare students to be future-ready. Ready to redesign your instruction and turn good into great? Begin your journey to become an architect of deeper learning today.

Genres: Education

240 pages, Paperback

Published June 8, 2018

Reviews

[Cullen McDowell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book sits next to Understanding By Design on my bookshelf. Lissa Pijanowski has created a text that truly takes backwards planning to the next anticipated level. This text should become mandated reading in teacher education colleges. A true gem in understanding the how and why of next level lesson planning.

[E.A.G. E.A.G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be a bit repetitive.It was informative especially since some districts are starting to use some of these models in here as formats for the PLC and structure formats for curriculum. It almost felt that at times the images where just repeating and the book could have been more of a work book that we could use instead to create a structure as an instructor. I give it 4 stars do to some of the repetition. It was informative though and not too heavy of a read considering the helpful information. The graphs took up a lot of of page space so it wasn't too bad for amount that you actually have to read.

[Siripon · Rating 5 out of 5]

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