2. Interdisciplinary Approaches Benefits for Secondary History and Foreign Language Classes Through Integration By Jay Simpson and Alexandra Draughan

3. Interdisciplinary/Integrated Instruction “Interdisciplinary curriculum: A knowledge view and curriculum approach that consciously applies methodology and language from more than one discipline to examine a central theme, issue, problem, topic or experience” (Jacobs, Ed., 1989, p. 8 as cited in Hange and Rolfe) Bringing together multiple content areas to further enhance comprehension and application of material

4. Implications for Teachers ChangingChanging curriculum TeacherTeacher training (critiquing and revising units) GroupGroup teacher planning PeerPeer coaching ChangesChanges in instructional strategies UseUse of alternative assessment (products, performance tasks, personal communications, portfolios, observations)

5. Implications for Students Make multiple connections between subject areas and skills as a learnerMake multiple connections between subject areas and skills as a learner Intellectual development and increased retention of materialIntellectual development and increased retention of material Broadens group and communication skillsBroadens group and communication skills Facilitates higher order thinkingFacilitates higher order thinking Strong motivation strategy (involvement)Strong motivation strategy (involvement) Increased academic achievement through reinforcementIncreased academic achievement through reinforcement

6. Practical Application A science class can use research skills from an English class to investigate a hypothesis and write reports. Learning the history of mathematicians brings a personal element to the instruction. Teaching how different disciplines (astronomy, math, etc.) played a role in civilizations in history classes enhances personal application. Understanding the history and development of language increases comprehension while grasping cultural knowledge.

7. Integration for Secondary Social Studies The Social Studies teacher at the High School level is responsible for a vast majority of topics and information that must be grasped completely in a short amount of timeThe Social Studies teacher at the High School level is responsible for a vast majority of topics and information that must be grasped completely in a short amount of time Some would say it’s quite difficult to jump over centuries of information in 5 months right? WRONG!Some would say it’s quite difficult to jump over centuries of information in 5 months right? WRONG!

8. Example Application for a Social Studies Class A coastal High School Social Studies class would have an excellent location (the beach) for a reenactment of the Invasion of Normandy during World War IIA coastal High School Social Studies class would have an excellent location (the beach) for a reenactment of the Invasion of Normandy during World War II The Social Studies class would be the invading Allied Forces storming the beach (literally)The Social Studies class would be the invading Allied Forces storming the beach (literally) Science classes could be used to describe the elements they would encounter and create mock amphibious crafts out of cardboard to simulate how the Allied Lines would take the beachScience classes could be used to describe the elements they would encounter and create mock amphibious crafts out of cardboard to simulate how the Allied Lines would take the beach Math classes could also be brought in count out how much ammunition and weaponry should be allotted per soldier and the average age of soldiers during that timeMath classes could also be brought in count out how much ammunition and weaponry should be allotted per soldier and the average age of soldiers during that time English class students could develop a ‘script’ of events and narrate for the on-lookers as the students charge the German bunkers of “Normandy, France”English class students could develop a ‘script’ of events and narrate for the on-lookers as the students charge the German bunkers of “Normandy, France”

9. The Possibilities The capability of integrating multiple content areas to highlight the main piece of information would be easily assessedThe capability of integrating multiple content areas to highlight the main piece of information would be easily assessed This method of teaching works well for all styles of learners: Visual, Verbal, Kinesthetic, etc.This method of teaching works well for all styles of learners: Visual, Verbal, Kinesthetic, etc. Working with other classes builds strong interaction for the students, bringing their individual cultures up close and personalWorking with other classes builds strong interaction for the students, bringing their individual cultures up close and personal

10. Interdisciplinary and Foreign Language Skepticism: Foreign language concepts cannot be reinforced elsewhere Sequential and hierarchical approachSequential and hierarchical approach Grammar needsGrammar needs Phonology and morphologyPhonology and morphology

11. Interdisciplinary and Foreign Language Benefits: Language can be used in a meaningful way and can reinforce other skills. Grammar--carryover from first languageGrammar--carryover from first language Rhythmic, melodic, phonemic, morphemic comparisonsRhythmic, melodic, phonemic, morphemic comparisons Language as a tool for meaningful communicationLanguage as a tool for meaningful communication Theme comparison and connectionTheme comparison and connection

12. Society Coping with Death Biology/Anatomy: study the human body, causes of death, medical research, technological advances, field experience History/Social Studies: World War, Civil War, Epidemic, Pandemic Psychology: Stages of coping Language Arts: Literature, poetry, euphemism Spanish: compare societal views of death as seen in customs, celebrations, literature, etc.

13. Summary More cooperative and global approach to teaching and learning Caters to all learning tendencies Proven benefits for personal growth and academic achievement

14. Interdisciplinary Approaches Benefits for Secondary History and Foreign Language Classes Through Integration THE END