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What is the primary focus of the thematic approach to instructional planning?
What is the primary focus of the thematic approach to instructional planning?
Which of the following best describes a step in employing the thematic approach?
Which of the following best describes a step in employing the thematic approach?
In the context of a thematic approach, which element is emphasized in choosing a theme?
In the context of a thematic approach, which element is emphasized in choosing a theme?
How does the thematic approach relate to other instructional strategies?
How does the thematic approach relate to other instructional strategies?
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What characterizes the themes chosen in a thematic approach?
What characterizes the themes chosen in a thematic approach?
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What must teachers do to effectively integrate thematic instruction into their core curriculum?
What must teachers do to effectively integrate thematic instruction into their core curriculum?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical component of designing an instructional plan for thematic instruction?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of designing an instructional plan for thematic instruction?
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One of the benefits of thematic instruction is that it helps students to:
One of the benefits of thematic instruction is that it helps students to:
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Thematic instruction often involves what type of student activities?
Thematic instruction often involves what type of student activities?
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Which of the following describes a characteristic of thematic instruction in relation to learning experiences?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of thematic instruction in relation to learning experiences?
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Study Notes
EDENG 101 - Thematic Teaching
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Objectives:
- Students will identify the steps for a thematic approach to lesson planning.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of thematic lesson planning by making learning meaningful
- Demonstrate content knowledge in curriculum teaching areas.
- Apply teaching strategies for critical and creative thinking.
Introduction
- Previous lessons explored instructional models like ADDIE, Kemp, and ARCS.
- These models provided elements for developing instructional plans.
Introduction to Thematic Teaching
- Teaching English at the elementary level can be challenging if taught out of context.
- Language always exists in a communicative context.
- This lesson explores thematic approach to instructional planning
Thematic Teaching Approach
- Selects and highlights a theme for instruction.
- Integrates multiple disciplines.
- Highlights relationships between academic subjects.
- Themes can come from various sources.
- Often linked to interdisciplinary, project-based, and phenomenon-based learning.
Steps in Employing Thematic Approach
- Choosing a Theme: Themes are broad, integrated systems (e.g., city, ecosystem). They can also be broad concepts (e.g., democracy, weather). Teachers and sometimes students choose themes.
- Integrating Theme with Curriculum: Teachers organize learning objectives from core curriculum (process skills and content) around the chosen theme. (e.g., math might calculate water flow, social studies might analyze river communities, science might explore weather/floods). Initial design requires considerable teacher work; students may also participate.
- Designing Instructional Plan: Teachers modify class schedules, combine topics, organize field trips, and assemble outside experts.
- Encouraging Presentation: Project-oriented, thematic lessons frequently include presentations to the school or community. Visual displays are common.
Choosing a Theme
- Themes often involve a comprehensive system, such as a city or ecosystem, or a broader concept like democracy or weather.
- Teachers connect themes with students' daily lives; sometimes students participate in theme selection.
Integrating the Theme with the Existing Curriculum
- Teachers organize learning objectives of core subjects (process skills and content) around the theme.
- Example: studying a river basin connects subjects (math - water flow, social studies - community, science - weather, floods).
- Initial design generally requires considerable teacher design work; students may contribute.
Designing Instructional Plan
- Modifications occur to class schedules, integrating topics, organizing field trips, involving experts (e.g., inviting outside experts)
Encouraging Presentation
- Themes are often project-oriented, leading to group presentations at the school or community level.
- Visual displays are commonly created by students.
Pros and Cons of Thematic Teaching
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Pros:*
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Connected learning: Students understand connections and how to apply knowledge.
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Deeper understanding of content.
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Varied topics and methods, engaging learning activities.
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Different learning experiences (varied activities).
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Students become creative, authentic, original.
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Assessment flexibility.
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Literacy across multiple subjects.
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Collaboration and cooperative learning.
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Supports project-based learning and Genius Hour.
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Alignment of students' learning goals.
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Cons:*
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Students might get bored with one theme.
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Lack of motivation/interest.
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Finding appropriate/sufficient resources.
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Teachers face increased planning/prep time.
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Absent students could struggle with connections.
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Themes don’t always include all standards equally.
Additional Notes
- There are sample video (or other forms of media) related to thematic teaching.
Tasks
- Identify a theme based on a folktale.
- Create learning objectives for English, Math, Arts, and Science based on the theme.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of thematic teaching as introduced in EDENG 101. Students will explore the steps for thematic lesson planning, including the integration of multiple disciplines and the importance of context in language instruction. Test your understanding of how to make learning meaningful through critical and creative thinking strategies.
