Interdisciplinary Approach- "Unity in Diversity"
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“Unity in Diversity”
The Interdisciplinary Teaching Approach
Interdisciplinary Teaching Approach involves combining two or more topics, disciplines or subject matter that historically has been taught separately into one class.
Interdisciplinary Instruction
•Knowledge-based
•Literacy-based
•Inquiry-based
•Project-based
Bodies of
Water
ReadingImproving reading comprehension by
reading literature about different bodies of water
MathMeasurement: Measuring
the length/distance of bodies of water, volume of
liquids and density of materials
PESwimming
ScienceAquatic Ecosystem
Water Cycle
FilipinoMga alamat at
kwentong bayan na naka-base sa mga
anyong tubig
HekasiEpekto ng iba’t ibang
anyong tubig sa pamumuhay ng mga
tao
Integrated curriculumInterdisciplinary
instructionThematic teaching Synergistic teaching
Related Terms
ITA
Interactions
Performance
Depth
Professional Growth
Inquiry Learnin
g
Interactions• acknowledge all levels of abilities• addresses multiple intelligences • offer integration of various
subject matter• allows different kinds of
interactions (teacher-student, student-material, student-student, teacher-teacher)
Performance• increase motivation; better
performance• give meaning-oriented and
content-rich classrooms• lessons have wider application
Depth• discover relationship that exist
across the areas/disciplines in the real world
• develop deeper understanding of the theme/topic
• time can be devoted to making choices, reflecting, exploring
Professional growth• “Theme teaching is team
teaching.”• support reflective practice and
collegial sharing• connect to
school/district/state/national standards
• articulates teachers’ beliefs about teaching and learning
Inquiry Learning
• allow problem-solving• increases student motivation• allow exploration of big ideas• allow time for brainstorming
and questioning
Sample Interdisciplinary Approach Lesson
Grade Level: Grade 6Learning Topic: Energy Transfer in the Ecosystem Energy Pyramid Theme: Pyramids of Life
Objectives:•explain how energy is transferred in the ecosystem;•make an energy pyramid;•compute the amount of energy available for the trophic levels in an energy pyramid; and,•set their priorities by applying the concept of the energy pyramid.
Review: 3-Level PuzzleFirst level: Jigsaw Puzzle
Arrange the puzzle pieces to complete the picture.
Second Level: Jumbled Letters You will identify what is being shown by
the picture by arranging the second level which is made up of jumbled letters.
Third Level: Jumbled WordsYou will define the answer from the second
puzzle by arranging the third level which is made up of jumbled words.
First Level
Second Level
Third Level
FOOD WEB
a set of interconnected food chains by which energy and materials circulate within an ecosystem
FOOD WEBa set of interconnected food chains by which energy and materials circulate within an ecosystem
Bahay Kubo
Heat and Light
Energy Pyramid
-a diagram of the feeding relationship among organisms which shows the amount of energy available at each level of the food chain
-depicts that energy decreases as the trophic level goes up
Energy Pyramid
Level 1100%
10% of 100
10% of 10
10% of 1Level 40.1%
Level 31%
Level 210%
Only 10% of the energy from the previous level is left for the next level.
Level 13,300 cal.
10% of 3,300
10% of 330
10% of 33Level 43.3 cal.
Level 333 cal.
Level 2330 cal.
100% of 3,300
Level 1450,000 cal.
Level 4450 cal.
Level 34,500 cal.
Level 245,000 cal.
Energy Pyramid
Food Pyramid
Using the materials given to you, make an energy pyramid. Compute for the energy available in every trophic level if the First Level has 60, 291 calories.(7 minutes)
Group Activity:
Criteria 4(Very Good)
3(Good)
2(Fair)
1(Needs
Improvement)
Logic
Computation
Creativity and
Neatness
Presentation:
1st Level60,291 cal.
2nd Level6,029.1 cal.
3rd Level602.91 cal.
4th Level60.291 cal.
5th Level6.0291 cal.
National Government
Provincial Government
BarangayGovernment
City Government
Pyramid of Corruption
Priority PyramidArrange your priorities by applying the concept of the energy pyramid.
Generalization:Complete the following statement:
•Energy Pyramid is...
•The bigger the space that a living thing occupies in the energy pyramid…
•As the trophic level goes higher…
Points of IntegrationBased on the Theme (Pyramids of Life)Health/HELE: Differentiating Energy Pyramid and
Food PyramidSocial Studies: Using the Pyramid in Analyzing the
Issue of CorruptionCLVE: Using the Pyramid in Setting Priorities: Making
God the Top Priority
Based on the Skills:Music: The Plants in Bahay KuboMath: Computing Energy in the Different Trophic
Levels of the Energy PyramidArts: Using Available Materials in Making an Energy
Pyramid
How to Teach with Interdisciplinary Approach
1. Pre-Instructional Planning2. Introduce the Methodology to
Students3. Take it to the Classroom4. Practice Interdisciplinary Thinking5. Provide feedback6. Assessment
Challenges Facing Interdisciplinary Teachers
• Become sufficiently knowledgeable• Find the appropriate level of
interdisciplinary complexity• Convince students• Avoid polarity• Offer a balance examination• Promote the synthesis of ideas
Theme/Topic
Subject
Subject
Subject
Subject
Workshop
Year level:_____________