EDU 403: Integrating the Liberal Arts in the K-12 Classroom

This course provides an introduction to planning and teaching integrated thematic units in the K-12 classroom. Topics will include interdisciplinary teaching and learning, instructional models for a variety of teaching purposes, and pedagogical practices that support student learning. Students will create an interdisciplinary thematic unit that incorporates content from a variety of disciplines including the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, mathematics, and sciences and that is developmentally appropriate for the target age group and responsive to diverse student needs.