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Title: ELED 415 Article Review: Integrated, Interdisciplinary, or Thematic Instruction Is this a question o


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ELED 415 Article ReviewIntegrated,
Interdisciplinary, or Thematic Instruction? Is
this a question or is it questionable
semantics? Norman G. Lederman Margaret L.
Neiss From School Science and Mathematics
Presented by Susan Nichol
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  • Agenda
  • Definition of Integration
  • Definition of Interdisciplinary
  • Definition of Thematic Instruction (or
    Curriculum)
  • Considerations
  • QA

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Definition Integration
A combined or undivided whole.
Analogy Tomato Soup The soup appears as a
homogeneous liquid.
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Definition Integration
  • Life as we experience it
  • Integration is organized around real-world
    problems. Our daily experiences are not
    organized into subject areas.
  • Attempting to decrease the visibility of
    differences.

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Definition Integration
The different subject matters form a seamless
whole where there is no distinction between the
academic disciplines.
Lederman and Neiss caution educators to not allow
the lesson to become trivial keep it
authentic!
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Definition Interdisciplinary
Between or among things or parts.
Analogy Chicken Soup The soup components
noodles, chicken, and broth can be clearly
distinguished from each other.
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Definition Interdisciplinary
Value is evident among subjects Connections
between subject matters are emphasized yet,
each subjects value is identified and clearly
perceived as unique.
All students clearly see how the various
subjects differ...yet, connect.
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Definition Thematic Instruction (or Curriculum)
Unifying commonalities among subjects or topics.
Analogy Tomato OR Chicken Soup Soup is soup
(its the theme) - The soup may appears as a
homogeneous liquid or be comprised of many
visible ingredients.
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Definition Thematic Instruction (or Curriculum)
Examples of thematic instruction Problem
Solving Critical Thinking Decision
Making
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Consider this
According to Lederman Niess, less than stellar
results have been produced using any of these
approaches.
Students need a strong foundational knowledge
prior to being able to make meaningful
applications tend to be trivial. Especially
with Integrated or Thematic Approaches.
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Consider this
The authors prefer the interdisciplinary approach
because
  • Teacher is not restricted by
    any focus.
  • Ideas unrelated to a theme or integrated problem
    can be addressed in a timely manner - not glazed
    over.
  • Teacher has flexibility and ability to address
    specific subject concepts and team with other
    teacher subject experts.

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One other consideration
The Jack of all Trades Teacher - doubtful
return
There is just too much to know!
Lederman Niess add Adequately developing and
presenting Integrated OR Thematic Instruction
is condemning teachersactually, the students!
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Some Final Advise
When discussing curricular decisions, CAREFULLY
clarify your labels. Clarify the schools
curricular decisions with Eyes Wide Open!
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Thank you for attending!Do you have any
questions?
ELED 415 Article Review Integrated,
Interdisciplinary, or Thematic Instruction? Is
this a question or is it questionable
semantics? Presented by Susan Nichol
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