Jonathan Barnes Applying Cross-Curricular Approaches Creatively

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Applying Cross-Curricular Approaches Creatively explores the relevance and effectiveness of cross-disciplinary and project-based teaching. With a focus on personal reflection and discussion, it offers educators inspiration, guidance and resources to deliver a truly integrated curriculum creatively.Exploring how we can make connections in the classroom through our own lives and those of our children, it supports teachers in becoming more personally involved in decisions about the style of teaching and substance of curriculum in schools. Applying Cross-Curricular Approaches Creatively examines key topics such as:a a Educationalists with an interest in cross-curricular and creative approachesa Planning for and provoking creativitya a Choosing cross-curricular themesa Mind-full approaches to teaching and learninga Assessing creative and integrated learninga Teachers as researchers in the classrooma a Applying Cross-Curricular Approaches Creatively is an essential text for those wishing to plan a coherent curriculum with cross-curricular elements. It places the 'basics' of knowledge, genuine motivation, engagement anda participationa at thea core of its argumentsa for meaningfula learninga fora all children.a Filleda with autobiographical accounts and case studies, and with ready-to-use ideas for creative lessons, thisa upliftinga book challenges us to return to curriculum breadth and balance and away from a 'one-size-fits-all' approach.a a a