3. Thematic teaching starts with the identification of a
THEME the underlying concept that allows for the
structure and organization of specific content across
disciplines.
The THEME is the topic of interest that provides the
core for group activities.
It helps learners see meaningful connections across
disciplines or learning areas (SUBJECTS).
More importantly, THEMES provide relevance for the
learners by drawing together concepts under one
umbrella.
4. Lessons could be studied thematically in
social
studies,
e.g.,
environmental
hazards, wars and conflicts, human rights
violation, economic progress and the like.
These themes could be developed also in
reading, language, music, physical education
and art.
Moreover the dynamics of interactive
teaching can produce themes that are
meaningful, interesting and cohesive.
5.
6. THEMATIC means that the same topic is
used to develop the teaching plan
(CONTENT AND INSTRUCTION) for each of the
different subjects in which students are
enrolled.
Presented in this unit are two models
in presenting thematic units:
1. the integrated multidisciplinary
thematic unit
2. the integrates interdisciplinary
thematic unit
7. Both approaches use the following
steps
in
planning
instruction
(Kellough, 2003):
Select a suitable topic or theme
Select goals of the unit
Select suitable specific learning
objectives
Detail the instructional procedures
Plan
for
preassessment
and
assessment of student learning
Provide
for
the
materials
for
instruction
8.
9. This is a modification of the unidisciplinary teaching unit
which addresses a single discipline.
This attempts to combine two ore more disciplines into one
single approach.
Likewise, it draws related topics from multiple disciplines.
For examples, when geography is considered a core, related
topics could be drawn from other disciplines to supplement the
content of the core.
In the process, however, the disciplinal boundaries are still
retained as well as the disciplines identity.
12. This unit gives a sense of cohesiveness and
structure to student learning and avoid the piecemeal
approach that might otherwise unfold.
Kellough (2003) explains that the interdisciplinary
unit is a tool used to link the learning experiences of
students in many ways to engage them fully in the
learning process.
13. ┼Friegberg (2000) points that interdisciplinary units can help achieve the
following objectives:
┼Emphasize that the process of learning is learning sometimes best pursued as
an interconnected whole rather than as a series of specific subjects.
┼Encourage students to work cooperatively in partnership and in small groups
that focus on the social values of learning.
┼Teach students to be independent problem solvers and thinkers.
┼Assists students to develop their own individual interests and learning styles.
┼Help students find out what they need to know and what they need to learn
rather than always expecting the teacher to give it to them.
14.
15. ﺕComprising
the
interdisciplinary teaching team
on the school-based level could
be two to five teachers from
different subject areas working
together to plan of study.
ﺕMakabayan is interdisciplinary
and its teaching team includes
the teachers teaching Social
