
Having a thematic mindset helps students see the big picture so they can make sense of why learning a new language is beneficial to them. Thematic units help teachers to connect the curriculum in their subject matter to students’ lives. This in turn makes the curriculum a lot more interesting and fun because they are seeing how it can be taken with them to be used outside of the classroom. An added plus about thematic units is all students can be involved since the themes are universal human topics. In addition, depending on each student’s level of proficiency, activities in a thematic unit can be differentiated and adapted to aid students that need it to be.
According to the TechTrekers website, there are 10 Key Reason to use Thematic Units. They are listed as follows:
Ten Key Reasons to Use Thematic Units
Going forward, I don't see how and why educators wouldn't always design instruction without a thematic mindset guiding them.
According to the TechTrekers website, there are 10 Key Reason to use Thematic Units. They are listed as follows:
Ten Key Reasons to Use Thematic Units
- Encourages the effective use of technology and, in particular, computers.
- Makes the curriculum compact.
- Demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of learning.
- Encourages student interest in learning and increases time engaged.
- Expands your assessment strategies (as a teacher).
- Makes use of collaborative and cooperative learning.
- Makes the learner focus on the mastery of objectives.
- Integrates computer skills (for example, word processing) into creative activities.
- Models for students the resources used in research.
- Moderates the safe access of the internet for students.
Going forward, I don't see how and why educators wouldn't always design instruction without a thematic mindset guiding them.