Collaborative Theme Building How Teachers Write Integrated Curriculum

Summary: Intended for in-service teachers who want to develop curriculum that is thematic and interdisciplinary in nature. Presents the Theme Building Model, a workable step-by-step model of how teams of teachers can collaborate on writing integrated theme studies. Team Development Chapters provide information on work styles, intelligences, team development cycles, conflict resolution skills, and consensus building skills tha...t will help teachers build cohesive and productive school-based teams. "Action Pak" gives step-by-step procedures for curriculum development. Guidelines on how to create a "Theme Box," the final product of a curriculum writing team's efforts, include a team-generated resource book, purchased theme-related literature, and a variety of supplemental resources. [read more]