Topic-Based Learning

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Tip 1 - Schools in Finland will no longer teach 'subjects'

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Daniel Barton | permalink

For years, Finland has been the by-word for a successful education system, perched at the top of international league tables for literacy and numeracy.

For further reading: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/finland-schools-subjects-are-out-and-topics-are-in-as-country-reforms-its-education-system-10123911.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Topic-based materials for teaching teenagers

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by i 314rate | permalink

Student-centred activities based around the news, culture, festivals and cities.

For further reading: http://www.onestopenglish.com/teenagers/topic-based-materials/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Theme-based Teaching and Learning for Young Learners | TARIRA LANGUAGE INSTITUTE on WordPress.com

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Nonny Carlos | permalink

1. Introduction Theme based units are a vehicle for teaching a range of skills and content by integrating curriculum areas around a topic. This method of teaching links curriculum strands and capitalizes on children’s interests, creating a sense of purpose and community in the classroom. By building on their interests and life experiences, young people’s…

For further reading: https://tiarjournal33.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/theme-based-teaching-and-learning-for-young-learners/ ^[3]