Interdisciplinary Instruction : A Practical Guide for Elementary and Middle School Teachers » (3rd Edition)

Karlyn Wood received his Ed.D. from Hofstra University and is Professor of Humanities in the Teacher Education Department at the SUNY College at Old Westbury on Long Island, where he teaches courses in interdisciplinary methodology and child development. He supervises and conducts seminars for student teachers and has served several terms as chair of his department. Karlyn has taught at the elementary level and has served as a district reading consultant, administrator, and coordinator for an experimental elementary program. His publications include articles in Language Arts, Childhood Education, The Journal of Child Development, and The Journal of Teacher Education. His papers have been included in Sociological Abstracts and ERIC documents. He belongs to the American Educational Research Association, the Association Montessori Internationale, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and Kappa Delta Pi.

This book advocates the integration of disciplines—an holistic, thematic approach to the study of central themes and topics, most notably in social studies and the sciences. The author guides readers through the specific steps teachers may follow in developing effective interdisciplinary unit plans, emphasizing the practical application of planning principles and processes.