Overview

When great teaching doesn't lead to great learning, the problem often lies in fragmented planning—not teacher performance. This book introduces the Instructional Coherence Model, showing educators how to align curriculum, instruction, assessment, and support into unified learning progressions. It includes ready-to-use templates for immediate classroom implementation, offering practical frameworks that help educators integrate principles of coherence, inclusivity, and disciplinary rigor into daily lesson design. Readers will learn to: Design learning journeys that build deep understanding over time Connect standards to classroom experiences Implement High-Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) alongside disciplinary thinking This isn't another initiative—it's a practical framework for creating educational experiences where every component works together, empowering K–12 educators to shift from improving instruction to designing coherent learning systems that ensure all students succeed.

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Author:   Erma Anderson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9781041153474

ISBN 10:   1041153473
Pages:   230
Publication Date:   27 February 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Diagnosing the Disconnect – Why Strong Instruction Isn’t Enough 1. What If It’s Not the Instruction? Rethinking the Plan for Real Learning 2. The Mirage of Good Instruction 3. Designing for Learning, Not Just Delivery Part 2: Designing for Coherence – From Fragmentation to Framework 4. The Instructional Coherence Model 5. The Learning Plan Why Stage 3 of UbD Is the Engine of Coherence 6. Aligning the What, the How, and the Learner Part 3: Designing Assessment for Learning 7. Rubrics and Feedback for Growth 8. Designing for Depth – Tasks That Reveal Thinking Part 4: Inclusive and Responsive Instructional Design 9. Inclusive Design – Planning for Belonging and Variability 10. Data-Informed Design – Using Evidence Without Losing Purpose Part 5: Sustaining Coherence Through Systems and Culture 11. From Planning to Practice – Building Professional Learning That Supports Coherence 12. From Curriculum Reviews to Instructional Reviews – Reflecting on What We Teach, How We Teach, and Why It Matters 13. Leading with Insight – Systems That Learn 14. Sustaining the Work – Building Cultures That Hold Coherence

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Erma Anderson is an internationally recognized mathematics and science education expert who has transformed teaching practices in over 150 international schools worldwide. She is the lead consultant for Project AERO, has served as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellow, and contributed to the National Science Education Standards. She is also a former physics and mathematics teacher.

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