Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: The Power of Essential Questions -- Chapter 2: Curriculum Integration as a Tool for Coherence -- Chapter 3: Standards-Based Curriculum and Assessment Design -- Chapter 4: Authentic Assessment -- Chapter 5: Using Scoring Rubrics to Support Learning -- Chapter 6: Portfolios: A Window into Students' Thinking and Learning -- Chapter 7: Reflection: A Key to Developing Greater Self-Understanding -- Chapter 8: Action Research: Asking and Answering Questions About Practice -- Chapter 9: Embracing It All -- Appendix A: Tools for Developing a Curriculum Unit -- Appendix B: Tools for Developing Authentic Assessments -- Appendix C: Tools for Designing Portfolio Assessments -- Appendix D: Reflection Prompts and Questions -- Appendix E: Tools for Action Research -- References and Resources -- Index -- About the Authors.