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A concept-based curriculum promotes higher-level thinking and lifelong learning as students explore the concepts and related exemplars using a learner-centered approach. Rather than memorizing content, students learn the concepts and their application to common disorders. There are numerous benefits to using a concept-based curriculum, but the transition takes a great deal of planning and effort to be carried out.