Interdisciplinary Instruction : A Practical Guide for Elementary and Middle School Teachers

Appropriate for an introductory methods course for pre-service teachers of kindergarten through middle school. In a concise manner, and adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the text covers theoretical perspectives and step-by-step guidelines for developing and implementing instructional units across the curriculum. This handbook introduces the interdisciplinary method and offers practical suggestions about how to plan and implement it in the classroom. The author maintains a concise approach to theoretical material while emphasizing the thinking processes involved in designing thematic and research-oriented thematic units. It guides readers through specific steps that teachers follow in developing effective interdisciplinary unit plans, highlighting the practical application of planning principles and processes.