Are you tired of teaching in isolation?
Want to break down silos for a new creation?
Interdisciplinary lessons are the way to go,
But how to plan them, you may not know.
Here are some tips to get you started,
So you can be confident and not be thwarted.
To share your expertise, it's not a dream.
Reach out to colleagues who teach different subjects,
And brainstorm ideas without any objects.
(For example: A science teacher can team up with an art teacher to explore the science behind colours and how it relates to art.)
That is transferable across different areas.
Find commonalities to build upon,
And students will see the connections dawn.
(For example: A history teacher can collaborate with an English teacher to teach about different cultures and their impact on literature and history.)
So you can achieve your goals without any fuss.
Identify the learning objectives and outcomes,
And design activities that get success in huge sums.
(For example: A maths teacher can work with a music teacher to teach students about the patterns and rhythms in music and how they relate to maths concepts.)
To keep students engaged and their curiosity burning.
Use in your lessons various online tools and resources,
Curiosity and interest are very powerful forces.
(For example: A geography teacher can collaborate with a technology teacher to create an interactive map project using online mapping tools.)
See how much your students have learnt and what exactly they know.
Use varied assessment methods to measure their success,
And give them timely feedback to help them progress.
(For example: A physical education teacher can work with a science teacher to teach about the effects of exercise on the human body and assess student understanding through lab experiments and physical activity assessments.)
In conclusion, interdisciplinary lessons can be fun,
With collaboration, big ideas and learning tend to become one.
Break down the silos and create new opportunities,
For students to learn and grow with their communities.
If you want to dive deeper into this area of teaching and learning, please feel free to check out our course on Lesson Planning.
