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ERIC Number: EJ533009
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Children Learn to Make a Better World: Exploring Themes.
Freeman, Carole Cook; Sokoloff, Harris J.
Childhood Education, v73 n1 p17-22 Fall 1996
Introduces the "Pet and Me" project, a thematic unit that explores the relationships among humans, other animals, and nature. Provides the definition of thematic units by focusing on three levels of thinking: facts and information, topics, and themes. Concludes that the thematic unit is applicable to other areas of curriculum. (MOK)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Design, Early Childhood Education, Learning Processes, Social Development, Teaching Methods, Thematic Approach
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Interactive Teaching