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Smith, Carl B., Ed. – 2003
This topical bibliography and commentary highlights the major points of the available literature on the value of using a "thematic organization" for the teaching of language arts classes in grades 6 through 8. It begins with a definition of the thematic organization approach, as culled from the literature. It then presents briefly a few examples…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Arts

Fletcher, David – English Journal, 1980
Describes interdisciplinary English programs in the following areas: reading, study, and communication skills; career exploration; humanities instruction; and social concerns. A bibliography is included. (DF)
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Content Area Reading, English Instruction, Humanities Instruction
Lawton, Ed – Schools in the Middle, 1994
Briefly reviews the development of core curricula and interdisciplinary teaming in junior high/middle schools from the mid-1950s to the present. A recent study of 15,000 Maine eighth graders shows that schools using the middle-school, interdisciplinary approach outscored their junior high school peers enrolled in single-discipline subjects by 58…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Integrated Curriculum

Schlene, Vickie J. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1993
Provides an annotated bibliography of 10 ERIC documents and journal articles that focus on the interdisciplinary approach to elementary school social studies curriculum development and instruction. Specifically includes information on integrating language arts, art education, and global education in social studies. (CFR)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Art Education, Curriculum Design, Elementary Education
Walmsley, Sean A. – 1994
With this book as a guide, elementary school teachers can build classroom themes that offer students substantive encounters with knowledge, literature, and language. The book discusses a rationale for theme teaching; an explanation of the different kinds of themes; a variety of ways in which themes can be treated in the classroom; a detailed…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Instructional Development
O'Connor, Edmund – 1980
The study of world problems in secondary European schools is examined. The study reflects the concerns of a group of teachers from 15 European countries and from a range of disciplines who attended a course on "World Problems in the European Classroom" which was held at Lillehammer in July, 1979 as a contribution by Norway to the Council…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Needs, Global Approach, Intellectual Disciplines

Schubert, Barbara – Social Studies Review, 1993
Asserts that education cannot be limited to the confines of a textbook but must be a true window to the world. Argues that this can be achieved through curriculum and thematic teaching. Provides suggestions for designing and teaching integrated, thematic units. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Development, Integrated Activities
Shoemaker, Betty Jean Eklund – OSSC Bulletin, 1989
There is increasing interest in integrated studies or the integrated curriculum at all levels of schooling. Integrated approaches reveal wide differences in interpretation of what integration actually means and how it can be accomplished within the school setting. Chapter 1 discusses the various meanings of integration and some approaches taken to…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Davison, David M.; Miller, Kenneth W.; Metheny, Dixie L. – 1999
This booklet examines some of the ways in which integration of science and mathematics might be viewed and achieved in the elementary curriculum. Several existing programs that exemplify the integration of science and mathematics are reviewed. Programs include Activities Integrating Mathematics and Science (AIMS), Great Explorations in Math and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Holistic Approach, Integrated Activities

Farivar, Sydney – Social Studies Review, 1993
Presents a plan for developing and teaching an interdisciplinary curriculum unit combining social studies/social science and English/language arts. Argues that an integrated curriculum based on history and social studies is the key to an effective interdisciplinary unit. Provides suggested resources and instructional ideas. (CFR)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Grade 3

Idemoto, Aggie – Social Studies Review, 1993
Presents Gold Rush Day, an annual eight-week project emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach for fourth graders. Describes the preparation and implementation of the project. Includes a description of interdisciplinary learning achievements. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Curriculum Design, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
Hepner, Freda – 1996
Interdisciplinary learning is most simply defined as the co-teaching of courses by at least two faculty members from different departments in the institution. Interdisciplinary learning in the United States began after World War II with the proposal of a core curriculum covering Western civilization, literary texts, science, and English…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development

Gardner, J. Emmett; Wissick, Cheryl A.; Schweder, Windy; Canter, Loralee Smith – Remedial and Special Education, 2003
This article discusses interdisciplinary thematic units in the context of special and general education curricula and ways that technology can be used to enhance interdisciplinary thematic units. Examples of curriculum integration activities enhanced by technology are provided in the context of productivity tools, presentation/multimedia tools,…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design

Abbs, Peter – Australian Art Education, 1995
Attempts a redefinition of spirituality and an incorporation of this into art education. Argues that symbolic and spiritual consciousness plays a crucial role in the works of artists as disparate as William Blake and Frida Kahlo. Criticizes the preeminence of scientific theory as a modern belief system. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Criticism, Art Education, Art History