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Augsburg, Tanya; Chitewere, Tendai – Issues in Interdisciplinary Studies, 2013
In this article we propose a five-step sequenced approach to integrative interdisciplinary learning in undergraduate gateway courses. Drawing from the literature of interdisciplinarity, transformative learning theory, and theories of reflective learning, we utilize a sequence of five steps early in our respective undergraduate gateway courses to…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, World Views
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Riddell, William T.; Courtney, Jennifer; Constans, Eric; Dahm, Kevin; Harvey, Roberta; von Lockette, Paris – Advances in Engineering Education, 2010
An integrated technical writing and design course has been developed at Rowan University. This course was developed using aspects of project-based learning and recent discussions about design education, as well as pedagogical approaches from the write-to-learn and the writing in the disciplines (WID) movements. The result is a course where the…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, Writing Instruction, Student Projects, Design
Ediger, Marlow – 1994
Writing, one of the three r's, must receive major emphasis in teaching-learning situations. Writing should permeate all curriculum areas. Both practical and creative writing need adequate emphasis. The student should be involved in selecting objectives, learning opportunities, and appraisal procedures. The writing teacher then becomes a guide,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Expression, Creative Writing, Elementary Education
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Elegreet-DeSalvo, Nora; Levitsky, Ronald – English Journal, 1989
Describes an interdisciplinary unit combining eighth-grade language arts and U.S. history, based on the study of the immigrant experience and involving writing across the curriculum and role-playing. (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Grade 8, History Instruction, Immigrants
Burns, Marilyn – Instructor, 1995
Writing during math supports students' learning as they clarify their ideas and highlight what they understand. This article presents math and writing strategies, answers to common questions, various math writing assignments, and math activities that lead to writing. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Essays
Burns, Marilyn; And Others – Instructor, 1994
Presents several across-the-curriculum activities for elementary teachers. Math activities include reading a book and dividing with beans. Science activities teach about caves and about the weather. A writing activity explains how to inspire students to write good stories. An art activity focuses on Chinese landscapes. (SM)
Descriptors: Art Education, Class Activities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Risinger, C. Frederick; And Others – Learning, 1995
Presents suggestions for making social studies interesting and motivating to students. The first article offers six strategies to make lessons dynamic. Several other articles go into the classroom to see how teachers are making social studies real to their students. Resources for further information are included. (SM)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education
Hechinger, Fred M.; And Others – Instructor, 1992
This supplement offers 10 articles focusing on middle school education. Topics include remembering adolescence, resources and teaching tips, active middle school students, adolescent development, challenges in middle school education, integrated studies, planning middle school special events, a writing-science-consumerism miniunit on popcorn,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Book Reviews, Class Activities
Shuman, R. Baird; Wolfe, Denny – 1990
Maintaining that the arts are composing activities and--like talking and writing--powerful ways of making meaning, this book discusses teaching English through the arts. The book provides a brief theoretical and historical basis for its fundamental approach and presents 29 instructional strategies that classroom teachers who do not have special…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Expression, Class Activities, Creative Activities
Bizba, Tracy; And Others – Learning, 1993
This collection of short descriptions of activities provides tips for teaching elementary students. Activities focus on reading and book selection, differences between rain and snow, cooking bread snakes, place value, family heritage, clothing from around the world, and interviews with war veterans. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooking Instruction, Cultural Differences, Elementary Education
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Moss, Gloria Siegel – Social Education, 1991
Describes the format for an interdisciplinary program of English/social studies (ESP) for eleventh grade honor students developed by the Coconut Creek High School (Florida). Promotes a thematic context for innovation and relies on cooperative learning. Provides the teacher-developed goals for the ESP program including learning outcome, present…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, English Curriculum, Experiential Learning
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Shen, Wenju; Emrick, Susan – Southern Social Studies Journal, 1994
Asserts that multicultural education is an integral part of the school curriculum. Describes a three-week interdisciplinary unit on China combining social studies, language arts, mathematics, the arts, and computer skills. Includes a list of children's literature, a sample lesson, and a map of China. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Content Area Reading, Elementary Education
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Lamme, Linda Leonard; Hysmith, Cecilia – International Journal of Social Education, 1993
Asserts that the whole-language approach is a philosophy of learning in which children construct knowledge by actively engaging in classroom projects that have real meaning for them. Describes thematic studies using a whole-language approach in which children (with teacher assistance) decide what themes will be studied. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Design
Griffin, Jim – 1990
The Living Library is a library where students can check out classroom pets as well as books. This guide describes the installation and implementation of a Living Library. The guide is presented in the following 10 sections: (1) a description of and rationale for a Living Library; (2) an implementation timeline developed for the intermediate…
Descriptors: Biology, Class Activities, Elementary School Students, Home Programs
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Tikunova, L. I. – Russian Education and Society, 1992
Contends that many Russian schools have begun to use democratization by including more emphasis on aesthetic values, interdisciplinary instruction, and cooperative learning. Includes descriptions of classroom activities exemplifying Russian efforts at educational democratization. (CFR)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Class Activities, Community Education, Cooperative Learning
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