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Sorenson, Sharon – 1991
Proponents of writing across the curriculum are quick to clarify that writing to learn is not the same as learning to write; but as flip sides of a single coin, the two support one another. Across-the-curriculum writing finds its merit in removing students from their passivity. Cross-curricular writing activities fall into two groups--expressive…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Secondary Education, Student Reaction
Reed, Michelle K. – 1995
Of all the reform recommendations being made by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, making mathematical connections is among the more difficult to achieve, yet is so helpful in motivating students in the early grades. Mathematical connections can relate mathematical topics to students' daily lives and to other mathematical topics but…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Elementary School Mathematics, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach
Reed, Michelle K. – 1995
Of all the reform recommendations being made by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, making mathematical connections is among the more difficult to achieve, especially at the high school level, where so much emphasis is placed on distinct content courses. Mathematical connections can relate mathematical topics to students' daily lives…
Descriptors: Art Activities, High Schools, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach
Reed, Michelle K. – 1995
Of all the reform recommendations being made by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, making mathematical connections is among the more difficult, yet most important to achieve, especially at the middle school level, where students are first beginning to appreciate the real power of mathematics. Mathematical connections can relate…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades
Williams, Dana Nicole – 1989
Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) programs advocate the incorporation of writing into all classes and all disciplines as a means of helping students to improve their writing skills and to use writing as a learning tool. While most instructors agree that students write poorly, the greatest obstacle to implementing WAC courses on community college…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Community Colleges, Content Area Writing, Inservice Teacher Education