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experimental school
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jamiejules
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experimental school
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I need to pick your brains dear colleagues�my school may be part of an experiment next year: �classroom subjects� in the morning and P.E, art, musical education and I.T in the afternoon�
We have been asked to �invent� and experiment with our two year 8 classes� (12-13 year old kids)
Any ideas?? I know that some countries work in a very different way to mine and I�d love to get some feed back if you already work in such a way�
Part of the criteria is the fact that we must create several multi-subject projects throughout the year to be carried out with the students. My mind is a bit blank and confused at the moment since we have just been told! Could you lend me your grey cells on the matter? |
9 Jun 2011
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redcamarocruiser
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I �m also drawing a blank, but maybe this experience might help.
The students learn about water. All their math problems are related to the theme of water, all of their literature readings and assignments have something to do with water. Science is based on instruction about water (habitats, pollution, health benefits etc.). Very importantly field trips focus on water (watershed, water supply, water plant processing for clean water). Music class has songs about water. History focuses on the role of water, The students keep a learning log (journal) summarizing what they are learning. Students make inferences in their journals that bring all the disciplines together. The classes are planned jointly and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of teachers of all the subjects. Sometimes the classes are combined and team taught.
I did not personally take part in designing or teaching this fantastic curriculum, but is was offered at the school my daughter went to. It was the most popular and sought after program. So many students wanted to be included that they had to do a lottery. It was am amazing year for my daughter and she was super motivated and learned so much.
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9 Jun 2011
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