Collaborative Theme Building How Teachers Write Integrated Curriculum

by Campbell, Dorothy M.; Harris, Linda S.

• ISBN13: 9780205323548
• ISBN10: 0205323545
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-21
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Theme Building Model helps design teams that meet the demanding, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming task of writing an integrated thematic curriculum.The authors present a workable step-by-step model of how teams of teachers can collaborate on writing integrated theme studies. The curriculum development work of the school-based team is explained from the initial step of choosing a theme focus to the completion of a Theme Box, the ultimate thematic curriculum resource. Because the collaborative aspect of thematic curriculum development is so critical to its success, the book explores how to achieve team development and the efficient use of team mechanics. The examples in the book are focused on the elementary Team Development Chapters provide information on work styles, intelligences, team development cycles, conflict resolution skills, and consensus building skills that will help teachers build cohesive and productive school-based teams.For teachers who desire hands-on material for implementing collaborative theme-building in the elementary and secondary classroom.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	xi
Exploring Successful Theme Building	1	(16)
Why Do Teachers Value Integrated Theme Studies?	2	(4)
What Is Needed for Successful Theme Building?	6	(10)
Conclusion	16	(1)
Exploring the Nature of Integrated Thematic Curriculum	17	(14)
What Are the Critical Differences among Theme Studies?	18	(1)
What Are the Critical Elements All Theme Studies Share?	19	(2)
What Are the Advantages of Integrated Thematic Curriculum?	21	(5)
What Are the Special Challenges Inherent in Thematic Curriculum?	26	(4)
Conclusion	30	(1)
Exploring Team Building	31	(26)
What Is an Effective Team?	31	(13)
Conclusion	44	(1)
Action Pack	45	(12)
Exploring Team Mechanics	57	(38)
What Mechanics Will Help a Team Be Successful?	57	(20)
Conclusion	77	(2)
Action Pack	79	(16)
Choosing a Theme	95	(32)
How Do You Choose a Focus for a Theme Study?	95	(13)
Conclusion	108	(3)
Action Pack	111	(16)
Establishing the Parameters of a Theme Study	127	(28)
How Do Curriculum Builders Determine What Is Worth Knowing?	127	(15)
Conclusion	142	(3)
Action Pack	145	(10)
Making Learning Visible through Varied Assessment	155	(30)
What Is the Value of Varied Assessment?	155	(1)
How Can Student Learning Be Made Visible?	156	(13)
How Can the School Curriculum Be Made Visible?	169	(4)
Conclusion	173	(2)
Action Pack	175	(10)
Developing Supplemental Resources	185	(42)
How Do Curriculum Teams Develop Supplemental Resources?	185	(20)
How Can Curriculum Teams Be Productive and Efficient?	205	(2)
Conclusion	207	(2)
Action Pack	209	(18)
Implementing Theme Studies	227	(22)
What Are the Critical Decisions Teachers Must Make When They Implement a Theme Study?	227	(20)
Conclusion	247	(2)
Bibliography	249	(4)
Index	253