Thematic Units: A Scottish Approach to Literature-Based Instruction

Describes a Scottish elementary grade classroom where a literature-based, integrated approach to instruction (1) improved pupil's schema for the world around them and their understanding of the organization of text; (2) developed their ability to solve problems and work cooperatively; and (3) i...

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Published inReading horizons Vol. 33; no. 2; p. 108
Main Author Erwin, Barbara
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1992
Subjects
Childrens Literature
Cooperative Learning
Course Descriptions
Elementary Education
Foreign Countries
Language Arts
Literature Based Instruction
Scotland
Self Concept
Thematic Approach
Units of Study
United Kingdom (Scotland)
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Summary:Describes a Scottish elementary grade classroom where a literature-based, integrated approach to instruction (1) improved pupil's schema for the world around them and their understanding of the organization of text; (2) developed their ability to solve problems and work cooperatively; and (3) improved their self-concept as they became more proficient users of language. (SR)
ISSN:0034-0502