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Rainer, John; Lewis, Martin – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
"Drama at the Heart of the Secondary School" provides a rationale for the curricular centrality of drama together with rich and detailed examples of cross-phase thematic projects which are drama-led, but which promote learning across a wide range of curriculum areas, from the humanities and other arts, to English and literacy, science and PSHE.…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Empathy, Educational Strategies, Citizenship
Lamping, Sally; Blase, Dean Woodring – Teachers College Press, 2012
This innovative guide shows teachers how to transform high-school English students into passionate readers with a trust-based approach that honors both student choice and teacher expertise. The authors begin with a series of reflective invitations to help teachers rediscover trust in themselves and in their students. The book offers methods for…
Descriptors: Trust (Psychology), Independent Reading, English Instruction, Thematic Approach
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DelliCarpini, Margo – Current Issues in Education, 2009
This study examines interdisciplinary collaboration between mainstream-English and English-as-a-second-language (ESL) in-service and pre-service teachers enrolled in graduate methods courses in their respective fields. During the semester, TESOL and secondary English Education teacher candidates collaborated to develop young adult literature based…
Descriptors: Teacher Collaboration, Interdisciplinary Approach, Barriers, Teacher Attitudes
Holbrook, Hilary Taylor – 1986
Intended for administrators and policy makers, as well as teachers, this digest examines the current state of humanities instruction and the evolving place of humanities in the high school English classroom. The digest first explores differing definitions of the humanities, and discusses reasons for the decline in emphasis on humanities…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, English Instruction, Humanities, Humanities Instruction
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Beck, James P. – English Journal, 1980
All disciplines are potentially useful for fuller interpretation of reality. Interdisciplinary instruction should emphasize cooperation, rather than conflict, among disciplines. Topics can include objects and processes (a horse or a river), events (the fall of Rome or migration), and issues (alcohol, crime, sports, or self and society). (DF)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Higher Education, Humanistic Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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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
Firek, Hilve; Purcell, Steve – 1995
This paper presents information on using the Internet (electronic mail, listservs, world wide web sites, and gopher servers) to teach English in a transdisciplinary context by linking subjects thematically. The paper discusses how the Internet allows students to compose for a real reason and for a real audience. It also discusses listservs and…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, English Instruction, Information Seeking, Information Services
Powley, Sarah A.; Moon, Sidney M. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1993
This article provides a pragmatic approach to the development of theme units in a secondary English program for verbally talented students. The article provides a rationale for theme-based teaching, describes the structure of a thematic unit, and provides guidance on teacher development of thematic units. A unit on "losses/gains" is presented as…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, English Curriculum, English Instruction, Gifted
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George, Marshall A. – English Journal, 2001
Relates stories of three middle and high school teachers to describe how teachers can effectively integrate young adult literature into the curriculum. Notes a variety of strategies, including the particularly effective use of multiple genre thematic units, where a variety of texts are linked by some common theme, allowing students to use…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, English Instruction, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Bauer, Edith – English Journal, 1980
Describes a secondary English unit on the rural heritage of the United States that sharpens knowledge and skills in the humanities, including English, art, music, and history. Rural music, magazines and literature, historical materials and biographies, and field trips are suggested. A bibliography of materials is included. (DF)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Experiential Learning, Folk Culture, Humanities Instruction
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Johnson, Rebecca Kelch – English Journal, 1980
Describes a number of thematic units that integrate work in various disciplines, including language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics. Among the topics of the suggested units are time, survival of the fittest, nature, Mexico, the history of the West, animals, and bridges. (DF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Experiential Learning, Humanities Instruction
Ebbers, Frances – Momentum, 1991
Describes the implementation of a humanities-based curriculum for all ninth and tenth grade students at St. Michael's Academy (Austin, Texas). The ninth grade core is thematically organized, integrating the study of English and religion. The sophomore core integrates world history, world literature, and comparative religions. Describes sample…
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Core Curriculum, Course Content, English Instruction
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Haskin, Teresa T. – Clearing House, 1999
Describes two interdisciplinary units that can be used in most middle school classrooms, one on the sinking of the "Titanic" and one on Pickett's charge at Gettysburg during the Civil War. Describes how each unit involves English, math, social studies, and science classes and activities. (SR)
Descriptors: Civil War (United States), English Instruction, History Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach
Bushman, John H.; Jones, Sandra – 1977
Recently, the use of thematic units in the teaching of language arts at the secondary level has significantly increased. This document discusses the theory and practice of using thematic units. The first section provides an overview of the use of thematic units and shows how such units can aid in teaching students about the composing process,…
Descriptors: English Instruction, High Schools, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Approach
Bravo, Gloria – Writing Notebook: Visions for Learning, 1994
Discusses a theme-based project (third in a four-part series from the California Academy of Mathematics and Science) provoking critical thinking concerning meeting human needs through technology. Notes that students were "transported" back into the Middle Ages and had to raise money for their travel back to the future using science, mathematics,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Critical Thinking, English Instruction, Higher Education
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