The author urges the adoption of regional, national, and comparative approaches to Canadian literature in Canadian secondary schools. (AN)

Discusses how two M. Wojciechowska novels, "Shadow of a Bull" and "A Single Light," breathe a myth quality that makes some sense of a violent world of pain, uncertainty, and rejection. (HOD)

This learning center for six- and seven-year olds presents language, math, science, and study skill activities about peanuts. (SJL)

Describes the development and implementation of an English program for mixed-ability students. (FL)

Provides an annotated bibliography of eight sources in the ERIC database for ideas and tools for literature-based reading programs. (PA)

Discusses a number of different approaches to theme study or thematic units and various ways in which the arts can be included. (SR)

Argues that thematic units may be the best way to avoid the lack of compelling journal writing topics. Argues that themes introduced in a journal writing assignment prior to the study of the text are good preparation for reading. Presents some examples of themes, topics, and accompanying literary works. (RS)

Interdisciplinary curriculum attempts to connect various subject areas through the use of topics, themes, or problems. It encourages children to solve problems in ways that parallel human experience and helps them link past to future. Reasons for the movement toward interdisciplinary curriculum are cited. An elementary curriculum unit organized…

Teachers can give children a learning experience by (1) providing a concept; (2) selecting an activity; (3) generating a learning task; (4) formulating a cognitive challenge; (5) creating small groups; (6) debriefing the meanings learned; and (7) using the feedback to modify the original idea. (DG)

Presents annotations of 36 adolescent/children's literature books published in 1995 or 1996 chosen by classroom teachers as "too good to miss." Notes that each annotation includes a suggested grade level, activities for incorporating the particular book into an interdisciplinary or a thematic unit, and ordering information. (RS)

Tells how caregivers planning summertime theme-oriented special events for children can build enthusiasm, encourage cooperation, and provide fun activities. Presents four themes: (1) "Beach Blast"; (2) "Splash Day"; (3) "Crazy Carnival"; and (4) "Balloon Blowout." Describes several activities in each…

Discusses ways of presenting evolution in science classrooms. Presents a thematic approach on evolutionary change which meets content standards, assists teachers with scientific background, and utilizes a pedagogy that promotes student learning. (Contains 35 references.) (ASK)

This paper presents the key points in the core curriculum of teacher training. These key points describe a rough conceptual framework for action with a view to reforming university teacher training. The ideas, competences, and general themes and the academic work forms mentioned in this paper must be tailored by the individual universities on…

A prop box is a teacher-created resource full of age-appropriate and meaningful activities focused on a central theme. Prop boxes work much like learning centers in an elementary classroom with the important addition of providing opportunities for socio-dramatic play. Prop box play engages students in self-chosen activities that promote critical…

This work proposes an intelligent learning diagnosis system that supports a Web-based thematic learning model, which aims to cultivate learners' ability of knowledge integration by giving the learners the opportunities to select the learning topics that they are interested, and gain knowledge on the specific topics by surfing on the Internet to…