Establishing interdisciplinary programs in the middle school / [by] Philip Pumerantz [and] Ralph W. Galano.
| Author/creator | Pumerantz, Philip |
| Other author | Galano, Ralph W., 1931- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | West Nyack, NY : Parker Publishing Company, ©1972. |
| Description | 214 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The case for an interdisciplinary approach -- Building realistic interdisciplinary programs for grade six, or level I. How to design interdisciplinary strategies for teaching ; Interrelating the areas of language arts with music and art when studying the paragraph in English ; Individual and group projects ; How to develop interdisciplinary techniques encompassing team-teaching ; Suggested interdisciplinary methods ; Four keys to organizing instruction -- The level II, or seventh and eighth programs. Restructuring the curriculum ; Developing units and materials ; Interdisciplinary models ; Ungrading the program ; Making use of community resources to provide more relevant experiences -- Determining the most effective use of the plant. Designing a new plant ; Developing individualized learning environments in existing schools -- How to invest and involve the staff. Inservice education: the professional development responsibility ; Inservice strategies and vehicles ; Some professional development models -- How to schedule interdisciplinary programs. Planning time for the staff ; Flexibility in structure ; Staff, space utilization ; Individualizing instruction ; Remedial-enrichment groups ; Independent study and contracts -- The role of the leader in interdisciplining programs: a new profile. Focusing on the individual -- Teaching strategies in the interdisciplinary program. Polar characteristic distinguishing individualizing from non-individualizing teaching practices ; Proposal for independent study ; Study log -- Guidance in interdisciplinary programs. The need for guidance ; The teacher-counselor team ; Reaching the individual through group counseling ; Guidelines for using standardized tests ; The testing program, grades 6, 7, 8 -- Appendix I. Lesson plan for a grade six unit on "Discovering who I am" ; Appendix II. Working paper educational specifications: middle school. |
| Abstract | "In this book you will find a process-oriented and pragmatic approach for administrators and concerned teachers who wish to develop responsive, innovative programs in the middle school. Going far beyond theories of instruction, it will provide you with exciting and workable models of curriculum, teaching techniques, physical environment and guidance which can be promptly translated into a realistic program in any middle school. You will see the tremendous teaching lever provided by the interdisciplinary approach: how concepts can be better imparted by an interrelated teaching method utilizing student-centered flexibility. This new approach will give you: better utilization of staff talents, interests and expertise; effective and efficient use of innovative instructional media; better intra-teacher and teacher-student communication; effective use of team-teaching and large and small group instruction releasing you for preparation or research. This book presents models and techniques which have been proven and tested in many schools across the country. It also contains insights of middle school pupils who have experienced both traditional and innovative approaches. You can introduce this program within traditional settings and initially involve a small portion of the staff and student body--all within existing budgetary and administrative frameworks. Here are the necessary tools: how to design the interdisciplinary program with examples of curriculum integration; comprehensive guidelines for restructuring the curriculum to accomodate an interdisciplinary program; seven creative interdisciplinary models; how to insure successful staff involvement and commitment to innovation; techniques for developing the flexible schedule--with numerous examples; how to incorporate the teacher-counselor team in the interdisciplinary program. All techniques and systems have been thoroughly researched and are clarified with diagrams, samples and models. You will find diagrammed open-plan areas accomodating up to 100 students simultaneously, concurrent demonstration teaching, models for inservice programs, numerous charts illustrating teacher and student schedules, evaluation and rating devices, a pupil characteristics survey, and seven appendices that feature educational specifications and the sources for appropriate educational and psychological tests."--Dust jacket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 72003221 |
| ISBN | 0132892316 |
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