Across the Disciplines
Threaded
The threaded approach to integration is a metacurricular approach
where big ideas are enlarged. This methodology threads thinking
skills, social skills, study skills, graphic organizers,
technology, and a multiple intelligences (see Howard
Gardner)approach to thinking throughout all disciplines.
The threaded approach supersedes all subject matter content.
Using this approach, interdepartmental teams can focus on
thinking skills to integrate with content information.
The threaded approach takes learning to a synthesis level. That
is, teachers incorporate into their teaching strategies such
techniques as inquiry and self-reflection. For example, a teacher
may ask the student: what do you think about that? Or, what
thinking skills did you use and find most helpful in solving the
problem?