Author Description

Theme Building Model helps design teams that meet the demanding, challenging, and sometimes overwhelming task of writing an integrated thematic curriculum. The authors present a workable step-by-step model of how teams of teachers can collaborate on writing integrated theme studies. The curriculum development work of the school-based team is explained from the initial step of choosing a theme focus to the completion of a Theme Box, the ultimate thematic curriculum resource. Because the collaborative aspect of thematic curriculum development is so critical to its success, the book explores how to achieve team development and the efficient use of team mechanics. The examples in the book are focused on the elementary Team Development Chapters provide information on work styles, intelligences, team development cycles, conflict resolution skills, and consensus building skills that will help teachers build cohesive and productive school-based teams. For teachers who desire hands-on material for implementing collaborative theme-building in the elementary and secondary classroom.