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Bohach, Barbara M.; Meade, Birgitta – Science and Children, 2014
The authors collaborated on hosting a "Spring Inspire Day." planned and delivered by preservice elementary teachers as a social studies/science methods project. Projects that have authentic application opportunities can make learning meaningful for prospective teachers as well as elementary students. With the impetus for an integrated…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Scientific Methodology, Science Activities, Preservice Teachers
Smorada, Claudia K. – 1982
A new core curriculum at Newmann College (Pennsylvania) aims to provide liberal learning through cross-disciplinary instruction without destroying the identity of specific content areas. The Collaborative Probing Model (CPM) provides a basis for the kind of creative self-control that will lead to flexible work within and between disciplines. This…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Discovery Processes, Evaluation Methods
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deRoche, Constance P.; deRoche, John E. – Anthropology and Education Quarterly, 1990
Discusses an interactive approach to teaching a year-long, holistic introductory course that integrates anthropology with sociology. The course incorporates a number of specific techniques for eliciting student participation and is premised on the philosophy that mental engagement is especially appropriate in sciences that deal with reflexive…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Course Organization, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Education