| Description |
xx, 364 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction: From Atomization to Integration -- Pt. I. Connecting Subject Areas. Ch. 2. Focusing Inquiry: Using Questions to Organize Learning Inquiry Showcase. Inquiry Showcase: Human Impact on the Champlain Basin / Michael Long. Ch. 3. Fusing Subject Areas: Linking Subject to Subject. Fusion Showcase: Humanitas Program: Richard Rorty and Postmodernism / Nina Gifford, Ray Linn and Neil Anstead [et al.]. Ch. 4. Teaching Themes: Organizing Learning Around Ideas. Thematic Teaching Showcase: Team Zenith: Integrating Teams, Themes, and Projects / Tom McGuire -- Pt. II. Focusing on Process. Ch. 5. The Thinking Process: Multimodal Intelligence. Thinking Process Showcase: Thinking Conceptually with 4MAT: A Study of Nationalism / Stephen M. Boyle, Brian Walsh and Brian Nelligan [et al.]. Ch. 6. The Writing Process: Writing to Learn. Writing Process Showcase: Writing to Understand Local History and Culture / Mary Elyn W. Carroll. Ch. 7. Computer Processing: Managing Electronic Information. Computer Processing Showcase: Using Technology to Learn about Technology / Priscilla Norton -- Pt. III. Solving Problems. Ch. 8. Problem-Based Learning: Meeting Real-World Challenges. Problem-Based Learning Showcase: The Icarus Project: Studying Water Quality from Macrosystems to Molecules / Bob Benoit, Tim McClure and Robert Kuintzle. Ch. 9. Science/Technology/Society: Complex Issue Analysis. STS Showcase: From Minuteman to Star Wars: From Chernobyl to Yucca Flats - A High School Nuclear Chemistry Unit / Kevin Koepnick. Ch. 10. Learning to Work: Experiential Learning. Experiential Learning Showcase: School-Based Businesses: REAL Enterprises at Riverside High School / Cory NeVille, Kendra Austin and Rick Larson -- Pt. IV. Adapting Systems to Support Performance. Ch. 11. Integrating Teaching and Testing: Authentic Assessment. Assessment Showcase: Student Trek: Assessment at University Heights High School / Nancy Mohr and Paul Allison / Students, Teachers, and Parents. Ch. 12. Supporting Continuous Renewal: Systems Adaptation |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-359) and index |
| Subject |
Education, Secondary -- Curricula -- United States.
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High school teaching -- United States.
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Interdisciplinary approach in education -- United States.
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| Author |
Agne, Russell M.
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| LC no. |
96007009 |
| ISBN |
0205157106 (paperback) |
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