| Description |
x, 270 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. The theory and practice of interdisciplinary teaching. Redefining the disciplines : the rationale for interdisciplinary teaching ; New life for old disciplines : finding links and likenesses ; Intellectual mileage from a shoe : what grows from thematic beginnings ; Who leads and what follows? : planning for interdisciplinary study ; The learning quest : the mystery, magic, and system of learning ; Let me show you what I know : putting knowledge into action ; What's going on in there? : assessment, evaluation, and grading in the interdisciplinary curriculum -- Pt. 2. Interdisciplinary jumpstarters. The loneliest job : weather forecasting, prediction, and prophesy ; The "perfect" langwidge? : exploring English ; Water water everywhere : clean water for your community ; A technological wish list ; Ye olde kids' almanac and book of facts : being a compendium of the wit, wisdom, and culture of your students ; The campaign : exploring the media of persuasion ; Exploring the quality of life. |
| Subject |
Interdisciplinary approach in education -- United States.
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Teaching -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Lafer, Stephen.
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| ISBN |
0867093986 alkaline paper |
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9780867093988 alkaline paper |
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