PDQ (Professional Development QuickTips)
Choosing Appropriate Themes
Category:
Thematic Instruction
Tip:
A teacher can act as a tour guide to help students see the richness of the curriculum. As you work with teachers, model how they can share their own passion with their students, why a book or resource means something to them, and how students can find their own passion. During the workshop:
- Ask teachers to pair and share themes using a brainstorming program such as Inspiration. If you do not have Inspiration, you can download a trial copy.
- Discuss what meaningful themes are and review several themes as examples.
- Encourage discussions about the theme that the group determined was the most important for them to research.
- Develop extension activities that help connect the theme.
Submitted by:
Barbara Bray
Next Tip:
Exploring Themes
PDQ Coordinator: Barbara Bray, President, My eCoach
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