Former STEM educator Nathan D. Lang-Raad has witnessed the power of interdisciplinary teaching in K-12 schools. In this book, he details nine specific habits of thinking and a challenge-based framework that educators should systematically integrate to promote students' academic knowledge and lifelong learning. Lang-Raad's approach consolidates supportive research and gives clear guidance through original strategies to help teachers design lessons that foster necessary behaviors.

This book will help K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, and curriculum designers:

Understand why the nine habits of thinking must be embedded and applied across all grade levels Use a detailed challenge-based framework template to design and perform interdisciplinary lessons See how historical polymaths' practices can apply to and enhance 21st century learning Complete chapter activities to ensure the habits are appropriately incorporated for all developmental stages and grade bands Study research-supported examples of the habits' and the framework's successful application

Contents:

Introduction Part I Chapter 1: Foster the Nine Habits of Thinking in K-12 Learning Chapter 2: Habit 1--Cultivate Diverse Curiosity Chapter 3: Habit 2--Take Risks Chapter 4: Habit 3--Use Humor Chapter 5: Habit 4--Develop Creativity and an Innovative Outlook Chapter 6: Habit 5--Build Self-Regulation Chapter 7: Habit 6--Transfer Learning Chapter 8: Habit 7--Ask Questions to Engage in Genuine Inquiry Chapter 9: Habit 8--Evaluate Evidence Chapter 10: Habit 9--Embrace Lifelong Learning and Perseverance Part II Chapter 11: Integrate the Challenge-Based Framework and the Habits of Thinking Chapter 12: Integrate Academic Standards Chapter 13: Integrate 21st Century Skills Chapter 14: Engage Teacher Collaboration Chapter 15: Engage Student Collaboration Epilogue: Renaissance Reimagined References and Resources Index