Interdisciplinary Instruction: Unit and Lesson Planning Strategies K-8, Fifth Edition - Softcover

Karlyn E. Wood

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1478627123 ISBN 13: 9781478627128

Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc., 2015

Synopsis

The fifth edition of this practical guide to interdisciplinary instruction focuses on the thinking and reasoning skills mandated by the Common Core State Standards and the content-learning standards required by an increasing number of states. The author provides an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to designing, creating, and implementing unit and lesson plans for all learners. Both pre-service and in-service elementary and middle-school teachers will find Wood's approach to be comprehensive, with a strong theoretical foundation.

Using Wiggins and McTighe's backward design process, Wood offers specific protocols for creating unit and lesson plans at the elementary and middle-school levels. By emphasizing differential instruction, constructivist educational philosophy, application of skills in meaningful context, and the art of engaging student interest, he demonstrates how diverse student populations can benefit from the interdisciplinary approach. Prospective instructors will learn to create interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary plans that promote problem solving, creativity, and social interaction. Examples abound, with an appendix of sample unit plan designs filled with ideas for lessons and activities.

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Review

"Easy to implement thanks to the practical examples. Wood provides the theoretical background, current trends, and practical application of interdisciplinary instruction for both the novice and experienced teacher." --Michelle Anderson, Felican College

"This book seems like an excellent resource for my courses. Its strength is that it is user-friendly and concise. I also like the practical examples in authentic teaching environments. It helps teachers better connect theory to practice." --Ruth Busby, Troy University

"A comprehensive overview of the kind of thinking and planning educators need to engage in if they want to take on the rewarding challenge of collaborating with their peers to create interdisciplinary units of instruction at the elementary and middle school levels." --Rick Heckendorn, Manhattanville College

Edition details

• Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1478627123
• ISBN 13: 9781478627128
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 196