INTERDISCIPLINARY TEACHING MODELS

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POWERPOINT
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INTERDISCIPLINARY TEACHING MODULES

• Dr. Qing Li
• February, 2005

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What modules?

• Total of 3 modules
• Interdisciplinary approach (earth sustainability,
  math, science, social studies,)
• Each module has included 3 different approaches
  directed, project-based, problem-based.

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These 3 modules are

• Ecological Footprint Module
• Water Watch Module
• Groundwater Contamination Module
• Further
• Curriculum related
• Standards included
• Technology integrated
• Notes to teachers detailed.

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They can be used in.

• K-12 Education
• Teacher Education
• Professional Development
• General Education

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One example

• Project-based learning
• Ecological Footprint
• Used for pre-service math teachers
• Modified to fit context Canada, Alberta (oil
  gas rich province)

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The Scenario

• Signing the Kyoto Protocol will affect the whole
  country, particularly our province. Now there is
  a huge debate on the issue amongst three groups
  representatives from oil gas companies (against
  signing the protocol), the government
  (undecided), and scientists/environmentalists
  (support signing the protocol).

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Tasks

• 3 teams
• Government undecided, split within the group
• Company representatives oppose
• Environments support
• Debate and try to convince the government group
  and help them make decisions.

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Getting ideas
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Collaborationmaking posters
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Presenting arguments
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Environmentalists
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Company representatives
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Government group
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Ecological Footprints
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Economic implications.
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Tough decision?